2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Oklahoma
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
For return on investment in interdisciplinary studies, no school beat Redlands Community College 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earned it the #2 place for interdisciplinary studies. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,779, with out-of-state students paying around $9,564. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $18,726. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $45,580 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
East Central University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. In-state tuition and fees average $8,032, while out-of-state students pay about $17,842. Students borrow a median of $21,840 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from East Central University generally make around $42,103. That is a strong return on a $21,840 median debt. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Set against $20,795 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,774, with out-of-state students paying around $11,384. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earn a median of $26,451 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mid America Christian University placed #6 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students from in state pay about $21,294 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $37,852. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $43,010. Set against $37,852 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mid America Christian University admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #7 spot for interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $46,614 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
