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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Tennessee

5 Colleges in the United States
$20,462 Avg Student Debt
$46,700 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Badge [Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for interdisciplinary studies students.

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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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For return on investment in interdisciplinary studies, no school beat Columbia State Community College this year. Set in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,948, while out-of-state students pay about $17,772. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $12,674 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $44,481. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at The University Of Tennessee Martin, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,770. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Tennessee Martin earn a median of $40,400 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tennessee Technological University earned it the #3 place for interdisciplinary studies. Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. Students from in state pay about $11,376 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,576. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $17,580. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $46,981 early in their careers. Set against $17,580 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,448, compared with $18,512 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,324 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $50,000. That is a strong return on a $23,324 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Trevecca Nazarene University earned it the #5 place for interdisciplinary studies. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,300. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,962 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $52,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trevecca Nazarene University admits about 69% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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