by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/other-multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) 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 203 schools to find the best return on investment for other multi/interdisciplinary studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked California State University Bakersfield the best value for a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies in the United States. Located in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,087, while out-of-state students pay about $20,687. Median earnings reach $59,009 ten years out. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas Pan American earned it the #2 place for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $15,465 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $41,757. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Students looking for strong value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies will find it at California State University Fresno, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $49,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,598 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Florida one of the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,205 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $33,854. Set against $20,205 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies will find it at University Of Florida Online, which ranked #5. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. In-state tuition and fees average $3,876, with out-of-state students paying around $16,579. Students borrow a median of $20,205 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $33,854. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
California State University Sacramento landed the #6 spot for other multi/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,018, compared with $20,618 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $17,492. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $49,907. That is a strong return on a $17,492 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Florida Atlantic University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,879 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $20,212. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $49,340. Set against $20,212 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Texas At Dallas placed #8 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,595 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. The acceptance rate is 84%.
California State University Northridge ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,458, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $48,437. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Purdue University Global placed #10 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,101 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,412 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Purdue University Global generally make around $57,005. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt.
University Of Hawaii West Oahu landed the #11 spot for other multi/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the suburb of Kapolei, University Of Hawaii West Oahu is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,584 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,544. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $17,820. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Hawaii West Oahu generally make around $49,464. Set against $17,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hawaii West Oahu admits about 95% of applicants.
University Of Houston Victoria earned the #12 position for value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Victoria. Students from in state pay about $7,149 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,941. Students borrow a median of $25,930 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Houston Victoria earn a median of $47,803 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maine At Presque Isle came in at #13 for value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,402 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,862. Students borrow a median of $23,434 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn a median of $41,148 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Louisiana State University Alexandria earned the #14 position for value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,050, while out-of-state students pay about $14,725. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University Alexandria generally make around $47,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California San Diego came in at #15 for value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,101 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.
Texas A And M University San Antonio ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $23,255. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $48,239. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Michigan Flint landed the #17 spot for other multi/interdisciplinary studies value this year. University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Flint. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,236, compared with $27,790 for out-of-state students. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $41,866 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Michigan Flint generally make around $51,692. Set against $41,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
San Jose State University placed #18 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,988. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Western New Mexico University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,855, compared with $14,341 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,425 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $48,453. Set against $27,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of California Berkeley placed #20 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $45,461 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Lamar University landed the #21 spot for other multi/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. Students from in state pay about $8,905 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,745 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $46,064 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lamar University admits about 86% of applicants.
Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,026 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,250. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $49,365. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Illinois University placed #23 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. In-state tuition and fees average $13,377, with out-of-state students paying around $15,859. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $22,033. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Illinois University generally make around $50,862. Set against $22,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #24 for value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $14,000. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $88,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
Granite State College placed #25 among the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,724 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,284. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $27,000. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Granite State College earn a median of $39,852 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s other multi/interdisciplinary studies value ranking:
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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 · 203 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 203 ranked schools only.
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