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2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$15,051 Avg Student Debt
$43,570 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Associate's Degree Badge [Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) 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 454 schools to find the best return on investment for interdisciplinary studies students.

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2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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Leading the list is Southern Arkansas University Tech, our #1 best value for interdisciplinary studies in the United States. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, compared with $6,480 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $9,625 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $43,756. Set against $9,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Salina Area Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Salina, Salina Area Technical College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,128. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $17,124. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Salina Area Technical College generally make around $38,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia State Community College earned it the #3 place for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,772 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $12,674 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Columbia State Community College generally make around $44,481. That is a strong return on a $12,674 median debt.

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at Victoria College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $7,829. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Victoria College generally make around $32,276. Set against $7,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Brigham Young University Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $13,730. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $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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Pellissippi State Community College earned the #6 position for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,770. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $8,951. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of $43,816 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,951 median debt.

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earned the #7 position for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. In-state tuition and fees average $3,779, while out-of-state students pay about $9,564. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $18,726 in student loans. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $45,580 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,726 median debt.

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College Of Southern Idaho earned the #8 position for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $11,175 in student loans. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of $39,099 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Redlands Community College landed the #9 spot for interdisciplinary studies value this year. Set in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,385 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,951. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $14,682. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Redlands Community College earn a median of $45,166 early in their careers. Set against $14,682 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Jefferson Community And Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Louisville, Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,808 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,512. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $13,917 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Jefferson Community And Technical College generally make around $44,346. Set against $13,917 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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College Of Southern Maryland placed #11 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $9,450. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $51,719. Set against $9,728 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Goodland, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public university. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $41,638.

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $14,250. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $26,451. Set against $14,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of St Thomas Texas placed #14 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,634. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,628. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of St Thomas Texas earn a median of $58,265 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College placed #15 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $15,100 in tuition and fees. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Trinity Baptist College generally make around $35,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 53%.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $61,548 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt.

Other Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best-value interdisciplinary studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 454 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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