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

[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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general multi-/interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools.

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

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

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

1

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

$16,720 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,250 Avg Student Debt

$58,128 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Virginia Commonwealth University, our #1 best value for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies in Virginia. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $22,250. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $65,806 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

2

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

$16,173 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,832 Avg Student Debt

$44,813 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Liberty University one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $27,832. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $40,717 early in their careers. Set against $27,832 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.