2026 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in multi / interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Leading the list is Portland Community College, our #1 best value for multi / interdisciplinary studies in Oregon. Set in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,648 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in multi / interdisciplinary studies will find it at Portland State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $22,000. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $36,937. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #3 makes Southern Oregon University one of the best values for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,762 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,271 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southern Oregon University generally make around $41,454. Set against $29,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Oregon University admits about 89% of applicants.
Eastern Oregon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,184, compared with $24,729 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $37,568. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Oregon University generally make around $31,291. That is a strong return on a $37,568 median debt. Eastern Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
Oregon State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $51,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.
Western Oregon University landed the #6 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,514, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Western Oregon University generally make around $31,893. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Western Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of Oregon earned the #7 position for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $21,209. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $34,484. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Northwest Christian University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Eugene, Northwest Christian University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,800 in tuition and fees. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Northwest Christian University earn a median of $62,860 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.
Willamette University landed the #9 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,156. Students borrow a median of $22,537 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Willamette University generally make around $41,892. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Willamette University admits about 77% of applicants.
Corban University came in at #10 for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Salem, Corban University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,963. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Corban University earn a median of $41,194 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Corban University admits about 94% of applicants.
George Fox University came in at #11 for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,320. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $28,657 in student loans. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $34,613. That is a strong return on a $28,657 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Reed College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Reed College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $69,350 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $30,834. Set against $19,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 25%.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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