2023 Best Value Colleges for General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region
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Ranked Colleges
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Degrees Awarded
$28,800
Avg Net Price*
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 9,057 people earned their degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 94th most popular in the United States.
Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 798 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general multi-/interdisciplinary studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k.
Top 12 Best Value Colleges for General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized school located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania that handed out 76 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
SRU also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $19,927 for Middle Atlantic Region Individualized Major students whose families make more than $110k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend York College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. York is a medium-sized school located in Jamaica, New York that handed out 31 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k list, York has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $3,985 for Middle Atlantic Region Individualized Major students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend York College.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at York
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Towson University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. Towson, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s individualized major degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Towson also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Towson University is $18,105 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Towson University
Out of the 12 schools in the Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Millersville University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. Millersville is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
Millersville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Millersville University of Pennsylvania is $23,133 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Millersville University of Pennsylvania General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Out of the 12 schools in the Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Touro College landed the #5 spot on the list. Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 171 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Touro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $22,259 for Middle Atlantic Region Individualized Major students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Touro.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Touro
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. FDU is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
FDU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is $12,069 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k.
Full FDU General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Nyack College did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Nyack College is located in Nyack, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k list, Nyack has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $18,142 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Nyack.
Full Nyack General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Paul Smith’s College is located in Paul Smiths, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
Paul Smith’s College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $22,515 for Middle Atlantic Region Individualized Major students whose families make more than $110k.
Full Paul Smith’s College General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Mount Saint Mary College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Mount Saint Mary is a small school located in Newburgh, New York that handed out 15 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
Mount Saint Mary also made our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. The yearly cost to attend Mount Saint Mary College is $25,570 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Mount Saint Mary
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Madison, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s individualized major degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
FDU also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is $21,754 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at FDU
Marist College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, and it awarded 28 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
Marist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $36,709 for middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Marist College.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Marist College
Syracuse University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Individualized Major Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region individualized major students whose families make more than $110k list, Syracuse has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Syracuse University is $34,683 for Middle Atlantic Region Individualized Major students whose families make more than $110k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Syracuse
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Notes and References
References
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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