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

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,951 Avg Student Debt
$52,001 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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general multi-/interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 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 Texas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas Pan American, our #1 best value for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies in Texas. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. In-state tuition and fees average $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $46,404 early in their careers. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

A rank of #2 makes Victoria College one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Houston one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Students from in state pay about $9,544 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $19,819. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Wiley College
Marshall, TX

Wiley College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Wiley College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marshall. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,500. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $30,000. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $24,629. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt.

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University Of Houston Downtown landed the #6 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,925. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown generally make around $46,298. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Stephen F Austin State University landed the #7 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $20,968. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,759. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $42,197. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Stephen F Austin State University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Houston Baptist University earned the #8 position for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,430. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Houston Baptist University earn a median of $57,088 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Hardin Simmons University earned the #9 position for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,960. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,674. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Hardin Simmons University generally make around $50,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas Lutheran University came in at #10 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Texas Lutheran University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seguin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,230. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,510. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Texas Lutheran University generally make around $52,270. Set against $25,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Lutheran University admits about 96% of applicants.

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Baylor University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $30,687. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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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 · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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