2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 9,074 people earned their degree in interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 86th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, interdisciplinary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,077 and had an average of $27,069 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 4,401 interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,844 and $28,574 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 25 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality interdisciplinary studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the interdisciplinary studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southeast Region
Out of the 25 schools in the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 841 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Central Florida is $8,618 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Full University of Central Florida Interdisciplinary Studies Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Arkansas University Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. SAU Tech is a small school located in Camden, Arkansas that handed out 57 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region interdisciplinary studies students list, SAU Tech has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SAU Tech is $8,042 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Southern Arkansas University Tech Interdisciplinary Studies Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 630 students in 2020-2021.
FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for FIU is $5,298 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hodges University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region. Hodges University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Naples, Florida. It awarded 7 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
International College also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for International College is $21,145 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
Full Hodges University Interdisciplinary Studies Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida Atlantic University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 378 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for FAU is $10,735 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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University of North Alabama landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florence, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 85 students in 2020-2021.
UNA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of North Alabama is $13,699 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
Read full report on Interdisciplinary Studies at University of North Alabama
University of North Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.
UNF also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. The yearly cost to attend UNF is $8,865 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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University of South Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 85 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
USA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $16,826 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students per year to attend USA.
Full USA Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 214 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $36,084 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students per year to attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.
Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Interdisciplinary Studies Report
The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Martin is a public institution located in Martin, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 115 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Martin also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Tennessee - Martin is $11,320 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
Full The University of Tennessee - Martin Interdisciplinary Studies Report
With a ranking of #11, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.
VCU also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. It costs about $20,490 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students per year to attend Virginia Commonwealth University.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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West Virginia University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 248 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region interdisciplinary studies students list, WVU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for West Virginia University is $13,355 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Fort Myers, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 300 students in 2020-2021.
FGCU also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. The yearly cost to attend Florida Gulf Coast University is $11,299 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #14, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 7 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region interdisciplinary studies students list, Mississippi State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Mississippi State is $16,122 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Thomas University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. TU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Thomasville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
TU also took the #24 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend TU is $22,613 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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With a ranking of #16, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 40 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Liberty University is $29,382 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
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The University of Alabama came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 100 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region interdisciplinary studies students list, UA has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $20,917 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students per year to attend The University of Alabama.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.
Florida A&M University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Florida A&M University is $13,126 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
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University of Kentucky ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 41 diplomas to qualified ’s interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UK is $18,203 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full UK Interdisciplinary Studies Report
College of Coastal Georgia ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. CCGA is a public institution located in Brunswick, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CCGA also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. The yearly cost to attend CCGA is $12,570 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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Georgia State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.
Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $17,242 for southeast region interdisciplinary studies students per year to attend Georgia State.
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Auburn University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
Auburn also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Auburn University is $24,018 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified ’s interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.
UT Chattanooga not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $14,040 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
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Piedmont College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Demorest, Georgia. It awarded 3 ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Piedmont College, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $18,796 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students per year to attend Piedmont College.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
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With a ranking of #25, Lipscomb University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s interdisciplinary studies degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
Lipscomb also made our “Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. The estimated yearly cost for Lipscomb University is $25,704 for Southeast Region Interdisciplinary Studies students.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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