2026 Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington
[Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/other-multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for other multi/interdisciplinary studies students.
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2026 Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other multi/interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Renton Technical College tops our 2026 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools in Washington. Located in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,330, with out-of-state students paying around $7,768. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $18,582. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $80,411. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Seattle Community College South Campus one of the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College South Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,208 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Median earnings reach $44,486 ten years out.
Bellevue College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Typical student debt for other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $18,839. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Bellevue College earn a median of $67,771 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,839 median debt.
Western Washington University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $23,213. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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