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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts
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
For return on investment in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, no school beat Fitchburg State University this year. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,000. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,530. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,234. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,543 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,234 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 15 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.
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[General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general multi-/interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
