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2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in New York
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Cuny York College tops our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools in New York. Cuny York College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jamaica. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,358, compared with $15,308 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $12,573 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Cuny York College generally make around $38,718. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.
A rank of #2 makes Touro College one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Touro College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $16,417 in student loans. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Touro College earn a median of $41,692 early in their careers. Set against $16,417 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
A rank of #3 makes Mount Saint Mary College one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $43,450 in tuition and fees. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Mount Saint Mary College generally make around $65,715. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at Marist College, which ranked #4. Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $31,142 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Marist College generally make around $57,906. That is a strong return on a $31,142 median debt. Marist College admits about 56% of applicants.
Syracuse University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,130. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 46%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
