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2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

243 Colleges
$17,471 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$36,731 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 16,258 people earned a degree or certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies, making the major the #13 most popular in the United States.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 243 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for multi / interdisciplinary studies students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States

Check out the multi / interdisciplinary studies programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

#1

Park University

Parkville, MO
$8,853 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Park University to be the best value school for multi / interdisciplinary studies students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 per year.

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#2

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA
$16,735 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fitchburg State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fitchburg State are $16,735 per year.

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$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year.

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$11,496 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in tuition and fees each year.

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$9,342 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Thomas Edison State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools in the United States. Located in the city of Trenton, TESU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TESU are $9,342 a year.

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$17,141 Average Tuition & Fees

Union Institute & University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Union are $17,141 per year.

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$33,894 Average Tuition & Fees

Russell Sage College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Located in the city of Troy, Russel Sage is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Russel Sage are $33,894 a year.

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$13,092 Average Tuition & Fees

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year.

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$11,208 Average Tuition & Fees

West Texas A&M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year.

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#10

Biola University

La Mirada, CA
$44,382 Average Tuition & Fees

Biola University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

Biola undergraduate students pay an average of $44,382 in tuition and fees each year.

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#11

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

With a ranking of #11, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNI are $19,753 a year.

UNI also claimed a spot on our Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$20,400 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. UAB is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham.

UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $20,400 in tuition and fees each year.

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#13

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN
$9,394 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Metropolitan State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year.

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With a ranking of #14, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year.

North Dakota State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list.

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$15,755 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. NSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.

NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,755 in tuition and fees each year.

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$19,098 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. CSUMB is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Seaside.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUMB are $19,098 per year.

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#17

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT
$43,084 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Saint Joseph ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Hartford.

USJ undergraduate students pay an average of $43,084 in tuition and fees each year.

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$18,940 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Dominguez Hills ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the city of Carson, CSUDH is a public college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUDH are $18,940 per year.

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$19,628 Average Tuition & Fees

Grand Valley State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,628 in tuition and fees each year.

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#20

Presidio Graduate School

San Francisco, CA

Presidio Graduate School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #20 on the list. Presidio Graduate School is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

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$18,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas Woman’s University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. TWU is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.

TWU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,186 in tuition and fees each year.

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$15,870 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Fort Hays State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FHSU are $15,870 per year.

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$21,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #23 on the list. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.

BGSU undergraduate students pay an average of $21,050 in tuition and fees each year.

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#24

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, CA

With a ranking of #24, Keck Graduate Institute did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the suburb of Claremont, KGI is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

In addition to its great value ranking, KGI is in the top 1% of all schools on our Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list.

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#25

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per year.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

#26

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD
#27

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX
#28

Dominican University

River Forest, IL
#28

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO
#33

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA
#34

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools award.

Rank College Location
37 University of Houston - Downtown Houston, TX
38 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
39 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
40 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
41 Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX
42 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
43 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
44 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
45 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
46 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
46 University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX
48 Touro College New York, NY

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 2,491
Sustainability Science 1,547
Nutrition Science 1,496
Behavioral Science 1,358
Computational Science 1,063
International Studies 918
Human Computer Interaction 822
Data Analytics 793
Museum Studies 696
Gerontology 655
Biological & Physical Science 639
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 522
Systems Theory 461
Dispute Resolution 416
Interdisciplinary Studies 402
Data Science 373
Mathematics & Computer Science 290
Historic Preservation 266
Science, Technology & Society 198
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 176
Cultural Studies & Analysis 161
Cognitive Science 123
Marine Science 104
Natural Sciences 76
Holocaust Studies 54
Medieval Studies 46
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature 28
Human Biology 18
Classical & Ancient Studies 17
Earth Systems Science 13
Maritime Studies 9
Accounting & Computer Science 8
Environmental Geosciences 6
Linguistics and Computer Science 6
Linguistics and Anthropology 2

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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