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2023 Best Value Colleges for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in Virginia (With Aid)

16 Ranked Colleges
5,234 Degrees Awarded
$16,400 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 115,895 people earned their degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 13th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,731 and had an average of $23,191 in loans still to pay off.

Across Virginia, there were 5,234 multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,376 and $22,510 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great multi / interdisciplinary studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The multi / interdisciplinary studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in Virginia (With Aid)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Annandale, Virginia, this large public school handed out 367 diplomas to qualified ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

Northern Virginia Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. It costs about $9,452 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid per year to attend Northern Virginia Community College.

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Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lord Fairfax Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Middletown, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.

Lord Fairfax Community College also took the #12 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lord Fairfax Community College is $6,406 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 140 diplomas to qualified ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The estimated yearly cost for William & Mary is $19,593 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full William & Mary Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 287 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for George Mason University is $19,551 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 301 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #6. It costs about $17,204 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid per year to attend Old Dominion.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking. James Madison University is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 157 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The estimated yearly cost for JMU is $22,562 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full JMU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

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Reynolds Community College
Richmond, Virginia

Reynolds Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 154 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Reynolds Community College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. It costs about $5,935 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid per year to attend Reynolds Community College.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 58 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Virginia - Main Campus is $22,006 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

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Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia

Tidewater Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 241 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tidewater Community College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. It costs about $7,312 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid per year to attend Tidewater Community College.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 437 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The yearly cost to attend Virginia Commonwealth University is $20,490 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

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Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hampton, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 98 degrees to qualified ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

TNCC also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend Thomas Nelson Community College is $6,439 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

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Virginia Western Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, this medium-sized public school handed out 87 degrees to qualified ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

Virginia Western Community College also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #16. It costs about $6,428 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid per year to attend Virginia Western Community College.

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Radford is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 166 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Radford also took the #11 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Radford is $16,505 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia

University of Richmond did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. URichmond is a small school located in University of Richmond, Virginia that handed out 96 ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

URichmond did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The estimated yearly cost for URichmond is $27,050 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full URichmond Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 2,026 students in 2020-2021.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The estimated yearly cost for Liberty University is $29,382 for virginia multi / interdisciplinary studies students with aid.

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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Newport University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Newport News, Virginia, this small public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

CNU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia” list. The estimated yearly cost for Christopher Newport University is $25,855 for Virginia Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with aid.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Christopher Newport University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

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