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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$14,438 Avg Student Debt
$42,527 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate's Degree Badge [General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 444 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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For return on investment in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, no school beat Southern Arkansas University Tech this year. Located in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,480. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $9,625 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $43,756. That is a strong return on a $9,625 median debt.

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Salina Area Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. Students from in state pay about $7,128 in tuition and fees. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $38,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #3 makes Columbia State Community College one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,948, while out-of-state students pay about $17,772. Students borrow a median of $12,674 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Columbia State Community College earn a median of $44,481 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,674 median debt.

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

Victoria College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, with out-of-state students paying around $5,328. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $7,829 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $32,276. Set against $7,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #5 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $13,730. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $32,247 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Pellissippi State Community College landed the #6 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,786, compared with $17,770 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $8,951 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Pellissippi State Community College generally make around $43,816. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earned the #7 position for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,779, while out-of-state students pay about $9,564. Students borrow a median of $18,726 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $45,580 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,726 median debt.

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College Of Southern Idaho placed #8 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,840 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $11,175 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from College Of Southern Idaho generally make around $39,099. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt.

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Redlands Community College came in at #9 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,385, with out-of-state students paying around $7,951. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $14,682 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $45,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Jefferson Community And Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Louisville, Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,808, while out-of-state students pay about $6,512. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $13,917 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $44,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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College Of Southern Maryland earned the #11 position for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. That is a strong return on a $9,728 median debt.

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Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the #12 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the town of Goodland, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public institution. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Northwest Kansas Technical College generally make around $41,638.

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee landed the #13 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. In-state tuition and fees average $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $26,451. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College landed the #14 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,100. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Trinity Baptist College earn a median of $35,282 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University came in at #15 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $61,548 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt.

Other General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 444 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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