2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Blackburn College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies doctoral degree schools in the United States. Get the full Blackburn College report
Saint Josephs College Of Maine came in at #2 on this year's best-value Interdisciplinary Studies ranking in the United States. See the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine profile
You'll get strong value at Regis University, which ranked #3 this year. See the full Regis University profile
A rank of #4 makes Florida Atlantic University one of the best values in the United States. More on Florida Atlantic University
You'll get strong value at Highline Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Get the full Highline Community College report
Utah State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Utah State University profile
Kennesaw State University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Calvin College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Calvin College profile
Skagit Valley College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Skagit Valley College
University Of Kansas placed #10 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Arapahoe Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Arapahoe Community College
Sinclair Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools. See the full Sinclair Community College profile
Southeastern University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southeastern University
University Of St Thomas Texas placed #14 among the best-value Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of St Thomas Texas
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 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
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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