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Cheapest Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in Texas

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas breaks new ground with its net price of just $1,113 for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs, making it the state's most affordable option by a significant margin. The second cheapest program costs $3,061 at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, creating a notable $1,948 gap between the top two schools. These interdisciplinary programs prepare graduates for Texas's evolving job market, where major healthcare employers like HCA Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White increasingly value professionals who can work across multiple fields. The earnings data reveals substantial variation, with University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates earning $47,684 compared to $25,194 at Texas A&M International University. Graduation rates span from 26.5% at University of Houston-Victoria to 51.2% at UT San Antonio. Most schools maintain high acceptance rates above 80%, with UT El Paso accepting nearly all applicants at 99.92%. The Texas Tomorrow Fund and TEXAS Grant programs help reduce costs further for in-state students pursuing these flexible degree paths.
50
Programs
$1,113 – $25,470
Net Price Range
$40,989
Avg. Program Earnings
49.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $1,113 $6,627 95.7%
2 $3,061 $7,846 48.9% 47.9%
3 $5,458 $3,148 26.8%
4 $6,500 $9,859 49.3% 87.7%
5 $8,376 $9,590 43.8% 93.6%
6 $8,624 $7,499 26.5% 82.1%
7 $9,144 $10,904 43.0% 94.7%
8 $10,204 $9,892 45.6% 96.6%
9 $10,726 $9,744 45.9% 99.9%
10 $10,948 $8,648 44.2% 93.6%
11 $10,991 $7,592 27.4% 97.1%
12 $11,056 $7,746 50.9% 69.4%
13 $11,234 $8,991 51.2% 86.9%
14 $11,268 $10,026 45.9% 86.5%
15 $11,429 $8,690 37.2% 83.7%
16 $11,882 $10,310 41.3% 92.4%
17 $12,637 $7,930 31.2% 91.5%
18 $12,640 $58,128 95.7% 8.7%
19 $12,714 $14,520 99.2%
20 $12,915 $8,319 40.7% 79.1%
21 $12,929 $14,310 57.1% 100.0%
22 $13,220 $9,548 29.4% 96.1%
23 $13,853 $9,711 64.9% 66.2%
24 $13,931 $9,920 46.8% 93.9%
25 $14,041 $11,299 43.2% 76.1%
26 $14,352 $11,164 59.6% 79.1%
27 $14,623 $7,708 33.8% 88.4%
28 $15,137 $9,748 33.7% 88.0%
29 $15,152 $10,600 51.7% 89.5%
30 $15,235 $11,728 56.5% 80.8%
31 $16,025 $9,228 55.1% 84.6%
32 $16,438 $11,450 56.2% 87.7%
33 $17,435 $14,564 70.8% 84.7%
34 $19,398 $37,934 32.4% 60.9%
35 $19,678 $11,678 87.6% 31.4%
36 $19,734 $9,173 19.9% 96.8%
37 $19,988 $31,372 38.6% 56.5%
38 $20,071 $11,852 67.5% 67.3%
39 $20,261 $7,878 51.2% 87.1%
40 $20,498 $35,660 51.8% 94.2%
41 $20,581 $24,588 41.1% 53.6%
42 $20,841 $9,101 47.3% 91.6%
43 $20,924 $13,099 83.8% 62.7%
44 $22,456 $20,260 23.9% 50.0%
45 $23,451 $46,500 69.5% 54.4%
46 $23,636 $51,384 64.2% 85.1%
47 $23,650 $51,352 81.9% 30.5%
48 $23,790 $30,050 48.0% 67.7%
49 $25,314 $35,500 61.1% 48.8%
50 $25,470 $50,880 68.0% 58.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Texas A&M University-Central Texas so much cheaper than other schools?

Texas A&M-Central Texas offers a net price of $1,113, nearly $2,000 less than the next cheapest option. The school maintains a 95.71% acceptance rate and produces graduates earning $42,402 annually. With student debt averaging just $14,569, it provides strong value for interdisciplinary studies.

How do earnings vary between the cheapest programs in Texas?

Graduate earnings range dramatically from $25,194 at Texas A&M International University to $47,684 at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Texas Woman's University graduates earn $46,300 despite having a net price of $10,948. The most affordable school, Texas A&M-Central Texas, produces mid-range earnings of $42,402.

Is there a connection between program cost and graduation rates?

Graduation rates don't correlate directly with cost in Texas interdisciplinary programs. The cheapest school, Texas A&M-Central Texas, lacks graduation rate data, while Texas Southmost College costs $5,458 but has only a 26.8% graduation rate. UT San Antonio achieves the highest graduation rate at 51.2% with a moderate net price of $11,234.

Does location within Texas affect program affordability?

Border regions tend to offer lower-cost programs, with Laredo, Brownsville, and Edinburg schools all under $7,000 in net price. Houston-area schools like University of Houston-Clear Lake cost $11,056 but offer higher graduate earnings of $47,684. Dallas programs at University of North Texas-Dallas fall in the middle at $8,376.

Where can students find the best debt-to-earnings ratio?

UT Permian Basin offers an excellent ratio with $11,919 in average debt and $44,356 in graduate earnings. Texas A&M-Central Texas provides even better value with $14,569 debt and $42,402 earnings. Sul Ross State University shows the lowest debt at $12,281, though earnings data isn't available.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.