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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,537 Avg Student Debt
$54,561 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Badge [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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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2026 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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 Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, compared with $6,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $11,175. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,730 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $32,247. Set against $13,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.

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Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $44,998. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Colorado State University Global Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Denver, Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $31,361. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $68,936. That is a strong return on a $31,361 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,996. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $32,450. That is a strong return on a $25,996 median debt.

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University Of Colorado Denver came in at #6 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $49,870 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Boise State University placed #7 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $31,613 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $38,831. That is a strong return on a $31,613 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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