2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 14 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 reviewed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Blackburn College to be the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies school in the United States. Get the full Blackburn College report
A rank of #2 makes Skagit Valley College one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Skagit Valley College report
Highline Community College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Interdisciplinary Studies ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Highline Community College
A rank of #4 makes Saint Josephs College Of Maine one of the best values in the United States. Read more about Saint Josephs College Of Maine
You'll get strong value at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #5 this year. Read more about Florida Atlantic University
Regis University placed #6 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. More on Regis University
Sinclair Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Sinclair Community College report
University Of Kansas placed #8 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
University Of St Thomas Texas offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read more about University Of St Thomas Texas
Calvin College
Calvin College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Get the full Calvin College report
Utah State University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Utah State University
Arapahoe Community College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Arapahoe Community College
Southeastern University placed #14 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. More on Southeastern University
Related Interdisciplinary Studies Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate Certificate 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
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).