2026 Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois
[Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/other-multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other multi/interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools.
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2026 Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other multi/interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Eastern Illinois University the best value for a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies in Illinois. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,859 for out-of-state students. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,033 in student loans. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $50,862 early in their careers. Set against $22,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Illinois University admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes National Louis University one of the best values for other multi/interdisciplinary studies. National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,245. Students borrow a median of $28,202 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from National Louis University generally make around $38,765. That is a strong return on a $28,202 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Columbia College Chicago came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,088 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program here. Other Multi/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $25,999 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
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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 · 19 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).
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