2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
For return on investment in interdisciplinary studies, no school beat The University Of Texas Pan American this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $46,404. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Victoria College one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Students borrow a median of $7,829 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Victoria College generally make around $32,276. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Houston came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $21,255. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $57,529. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At El Paso earned it the #4 place for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $19,819. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Wiley College one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the town of Marshall, Wiley College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,500. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Wiley College earn a median of $24,629 early in their careers. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Stephen F Austin State University placed #6 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $20,968. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,759. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $42,197. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #7 spot for interdisciplinary studies value this year. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $46,298. Set against $23,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Houston Downtown admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of St Thomas Texas placed #8 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $34,634 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,628 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Texas generally make around $58,265. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of St Thomas Texas admits about 90% of applicants.
Houston Baptist University came in at #9 for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,430. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Houston Baptist University earn a median of $57,088 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Hardin Simmons University earned the #10 position for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,960. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,674 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Hardin Simmons University generally make around $50,478. That is a strong return on a $26,674 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Texas Lutheran University placed #11 among the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,230. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Texas Lutheran University generally make around $52,270. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Lutheran University admits about 96% of applicants.
Baylor University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $30,687 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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