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2027 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in District of Columbia

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,103 Avg Student Debt
$81,611 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Badge [Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools.

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2027 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in District of Columbia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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Leading the list is Catholic University Of America, our #1 best value for multi / interdisciplinary studies in District of Columbia. Set in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,771. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Catholic University Of America earn a median of $65,120 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,771 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in multi / interdisciplinary studies will find it at George Washington University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $42,498 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgetown University earned it the #3 place for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $13,499 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $37,794 early in their careers. Set against $13,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American University earned it the #4 place for multi / interdisciplinary studies. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,837 in student loans. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of American University earn a median of $49,116 early in their careers. Set against $22,837 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $35,810. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $58,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Howard University admits about 41% of applicants.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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