by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/other-multi-interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for other multi/interdisciplinary studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other multi/interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is North Central Kansas Technical College, our #1 best value for other multi/interdisciplinary studies in Kansas. Located in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,350. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,928.
A rank of #2 makes Fort Hays State University one of the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,923 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,967. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $58,227. Set against $25,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Newman University, which ranked #3. Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. In-state tuition and fees average $35,500. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,562 in student loans. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Newman University earn a median of $37,399 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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.
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