2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 14 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 14 Best-Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Florida Atlantic University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. This public school is set in Boca Raton, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $22,324. Median earnings reach $56,746 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arapahoe Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Read the full report on Arapahoe Community College
University Of Kansas came in at #3 on this year's best-value Interdisciplinary Studies ranking in the United States. Read more about University Of Kansas
Regis University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Interdisciplinary Studies ranking in the United States. Read more about Regis University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Highline Community College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full Highline Community College report
Saint Josephs College Of Maine ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. See the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine profile
Skagit Valley College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Read the full report on Skagit Valley College
Southeastern University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. See the full Southeastern University profile
University Of St Thomas Texas placed #9 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of St Thomas Texas
Calvin College
Calvin College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Calvin College
Sinclair Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on Sinclair Community College
Blackburn College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Get the full Blackburn College report
Utah State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Utah State University
Kennesaw State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Kennesaw State University
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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