2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 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.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Florida Atlantic University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Florida Atlantic University Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $22,324 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,746 ten years after entry. Set against $22,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Skagit Valley College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Read the full report on Skagit Valley College
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the #3 spot. Get the full Kennesaw State University report
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Saint Josephs College Of Maine landed the #4 spot. Get the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine report
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Blackburn College landed the #5 spot. Read more about Blackburn College
Regis University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Read the full report on Regis University
University Of Kansas offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. More on University Of Kansas
University Of St Thomas Texas placed #8 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of St Thomas Texas
Southeastern University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southeastern University report
Sinclair Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. See the full Sinclair Community College profile
Calvin College
Calvin College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Calvin College
Highline Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. More on Highline Community College
Arapahoe Community College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Arapahoe Community College
Utah State University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Utah State University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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