2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Arizona
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Arizona
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Leading the list is Northern Arizona University, our #1 best value for interdisciplinary studies in Arizona. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,899. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $32,452. That is a strong return on a $26,899 median debt. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $48,932. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $39,487. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at Arizona Christian University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,098. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $40,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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