2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Arkansas
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Arkansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Southern Arkansas University Tech tops our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools in Arkansas. Located in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,480. Students borrow a median of $9,625 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn a median of $43,756 early in their careers. Set against $9,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Arkansas one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $30,944. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $36,588 early in their careers. Set against $30,944 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at Harding University, which ranked #3. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $53,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harding University admits about 70% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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