by our College Data Analytics Team
[Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Haskell Indian Nations University the best value for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies in Kansas. Set in the city of Lawrence, Haskell Indian Nations University is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $600. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Haskell Indian Nations University generally make around $24,914. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Beloit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,350. Median earnings reach $46,928 ten years out.
Fort Hays State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,967. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $58,227 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt. Fort Hays State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in multi / interdisciplinary studies will find it at Washburn University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $21,175. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $50,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,175 median debt.
Pittsburg State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Set against $22,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kansas came in at #6 for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,792. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $36,206 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,792 median debt. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.
Kansas State University earned the #7 position for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $32,099. Set against $23,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Newman University came in at #8 for value in multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,562 to complete the multi / interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Newman University generally make around $37,399. Set against $24,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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