2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 14 colleges 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, Grad Degree analyzed schools to compile 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
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Blackburn College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Read more about Blackburn College
You'll get strong value at Southeastern University, which ranked #2 this year. See the full Southeastern University profile
You'll get strong value at Arapahoe Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Read more about Arapahoe Community College
You'll get strong value at Regis University, which ranked #4 this year. Get the full Regis University report
You'll get strong value at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #5 this year. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile
Skagit Valley College placed #6 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Skagit Valley College report
University Of Kansas landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Calvin College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Read the full report on Calvin College
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Highline Community College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Highline Community College
University Of St Thomas Texas offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Texas
Utah State University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Utah State University
Saint Josephs College Of Maine placed #13 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Saint Josephs College Of Maine
Sinclair Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by 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
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (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).