Best Colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs prepare students to tackle complex problems by drawing knowledge from multiple academic fields. With 47 schools offering this flexible major, graduates earn an average of $31,694 annually, though salaries vary widely based on career path and specialization.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize schools that offer strong faculty mentorship and clear pathways to apply interdisciplinary knowledge in real-world settings. Look for programs with established partnerships across departments, opportunities for independent research projects, and career services that understand the unique value of interdisciplinary training. The best programs help students articulate how their broad skill set addresses specific industry needs and societal challenges.

Schools Ranked

$36,512

Avg. Program Earnings

58.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	$54,661	89.2%	private-nonprofit
2	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$53,697	52.7%	public
3	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$48,432	79.8%	private-nonprofit
4	Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee	$42,682	68.7%	private-nonprofit
5	National University San Diego, California	$39,927	50.0%	private-nonprofit
6	Touro University New York, New York	$38,649	65.0%	private-nonprofit
7	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama	$37,208	73.7%	public
8	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$35,954	44.2%	private-nonprofit
9	Hodges University Fort Myers, Florida	$35,274	22.4%	private-nonprofit
10	University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona	$35,274	65.9%	public
11	University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida	$35,060	68.2%	public
12	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$33,993	30.3%	public
13	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$33,993	75.3%	public
14	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$33,840	65.5%	public
15	Boise State University Boise, Idaho	$33,352	61.9%	public
16	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$32,925	53.1%	public
17	Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, Massachusetts	$32,772	52.7%	public
18	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$32,747	47.2%	public
19	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$32,644	55.6%	public
20	Stonehill College Easton, Massachusetts	$32,514	80.8%	private-nonprofit
21	University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama	$32,071	52.6%	public
22	Geneva College Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania	$32,029	61.5%	private-nonprofit
23	Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania	$31,314	54.4%	public
24	Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida	$31,314	64.3%	public
25	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$30,475	32.2%	public