2027 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maine
[Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for multi / interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in multi / interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Leading the list is University Of Maine At Presque Isle, our #1 best value for multi / interdisciplinary studies in Maine. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,402, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,434. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn a median of $41,148 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,434 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Students looking for strong value in multi / interdisciplinary studies will find it at Eastern Maine Community College, which ranked #2. Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bangor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $17,741 in student loans. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Eastern Maine Community College earn a median of $52,263 early in their careers. Set against $17,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bowdoin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,832. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $20,658. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $58,938. Set against $20,658 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine At Augusta earned it the #4 place for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,888, compared with $22,178 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $29,313. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $45,574. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colby College earned it the #5 place for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. Students from in state pay about $69,600 in tuition and fees. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $42,756. That is a strong return on a $22,016 median debt. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maine placed #6 among the best values for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $29,243 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Unity College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Unity College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New Gloucester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,640. Typical student debt for multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates is $27,083. Early-career multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $36,144. That is a strong return on a $27,083 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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