2023 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Interdisciplinary Studies School for You
With 256 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, interdisciplinary studies is the #70 most popular major in Washington.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value programs for interdisciplinary studies students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality in Interdisciplinary Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Washington University the best value school in Washington for interdisciplinary studies students. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
EWU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,922 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, interdisciplinary studies majors at EWU accumulate an average of around $22,078 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $165.
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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Washington University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a large student population.
WWU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,703 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from WWU carry an average student debtload of $27,079. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $331.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington State University is a great value for interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wazzu are $12,417 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wazzu also is in the top 20% of our Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington ranking.
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The excellent programs at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best interdisciplinary studies schools in Washington. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW Tacoma undergraduate students pay an average of $12,196 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that interdisciplinary studies majors at UW Tacoma take out is $20,000.
UW Tacoma also took the #1 spot in our Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington rankings.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northwest University CAPS are $11,970 a year. The average amount in student loans that interdisciplinary studies majors at Northwest University CAPS take out is $27,000.
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Northwest University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value interdisciplinary studies programs. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.
Northwest University undergraduate students pay an average of $33,980 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, interdisciplinary studies graduates from Northwest University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 200 |
Oregon | 86 |
Nevada | 28 |
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Interdisciplinary Studies Related Majors for Interdisciplinary Studies
One of 44 majors within the area of study, interdisciplinary studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Interdisciplinary Studies
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
International Studies | 7,368 |
Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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