Best Colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other programs offer students the flexibility to combine diverse academic fields and create customized learning pathways. With 225 schools nationwide offering this major, graduates typically earn around $36,075 annually, though earnings vary significantly based on career focus and additional skills developed.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize schools that provide strong academic advising to help design coherent course sequences across departments. Look for institutions offering capstone projects or thesis opportunities that allow you to synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines. Consider programs with established partnerships between departments and those that encourage internships or practical applications. The quality of faculty mentorship and access to research opportunities across different fields can significantly impact your ability to develop marketable, transferable skills that employers value in today's interconnected workplace.

Schools Ranked

$56,328

Avg. Program Earnings

67.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of the Pacific Stockton, California	$141,586	67.8%	private-nonprofit
2	Thomas Edison State University Trenton, New Jersey	$72,782		public
3	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$69,338	83.2%	private-nonprofit
4	Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania	$63,005	86.2%	private-nonprofit
5	Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$59,485	77.1%	private-nonprofit
6	Mercer University Macon, Georgia	$57,460	73.4%	private-nonprofit
7	Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts	$57,318	88.4%	private-nonprofit
8	University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, Arkansas	$57,318	24.3%	public
9	University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, Virginia	$53,984	95.3%	public
10	Emory University Atlanta, Georgia	$53,108	91.8%	private-nonprofit
11	California Baptist University Riverside, California	$50,856	59.5%	private-nonprofit
12	Saint Edward's University Austin, Texas	$50,856	64.2%	private-nonprofit
13	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$49,683	90.0%	private-nonprofit
14	Barnard College New York, New York	$49,646	92.9%	private-nonprofit
15	Texas Southern University Houston, Texas	$49,576	19.9%	public
16	University of Houston Houston, Texas	$48,710	64.9%	public
17	University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, Hawaii	$48,667	46.8%	public
18	University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, Texas	$47,684	50.9%	public
19	University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California	$47,260	74.5%	public
20	Cameron University Lawton, Oklahoma	$47,260	21.5%	public
21	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$46,794	59.6%	public
22	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas	$46,577	56.5%	public
23	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$46,478	92.3%	public
24	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$46,478	93.2%	public
25	Texas Woman's University Denton, Texas	$46,300	44.2%	public