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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maryland

[General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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• Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maryland

2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maryland

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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College Of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD

$4,200 In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,728 Avg Student Debt

$44,435 Median Earnings (10yr)

College Of Southern Maryland tops our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in Maryland. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $9,728. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. Set against $9,728 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

$11,728 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,241 Avg Student Debt

$64,390 Median Earnings (10yr)

Towson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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.