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2024 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

28 Colleges in the Plains States Region
5,304 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,553 Avg Early-Career Salary
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #13 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for multi / interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,304 degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies School

Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Plains States Region The multi / interdisciplinary studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Master's Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Plains States Region

The schools below may not offer all types of multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
305 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 305 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the multi / interdisciplinary studies program earn around $36,903 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
684 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
53.1% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 684 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn a boost of around $2,505 over the average earnings of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
330 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

Kansas State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were about 330 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients usually make around $30,395 in the first five years of their career.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
401 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
16.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Iowa is a good choice for students interested in a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 401 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year. After graduating, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients usually earn an average of $29,318 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
78.6% Growth in Graduates

UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were approximately 56 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available. Those multi / interdisciplinary studies students who get their degree from University of Northern Iowa earn $18,808 more than the average multi / interdisciplinary studies graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
122 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
19.7% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were about 122 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the multi / interdisciplinary studies program state that they receive average early career earnings of $33,318.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
281 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$34,366 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were about 281 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the multi / interdisciplinary studies program earn about $34,366 in their early career salary.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$22,368 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.

There were about 37 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the multi / interdisciplinary studies program earn an average of $22,368 in their early career salary.

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

CSB is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. This college ranks 11th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 44 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at CSB in the most recent data year. After graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients generally earn about $29,764 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$28,606 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 62 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the multi / interdisciplinary studies program report average early career wages of $28,606.

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Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 964
Minnesota 38 1,711
Iowa 38 620
South Dakota 38 82
Missouri 38 954
Nebraska 36 332
North Dakota 35 117

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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 2,358
International Studies 461
Nutrition Science 343
Behavioral Science 279
Interdisciplinary Studies 258
Sustainability Science 193
Data Analytics 174
Natural Sciences 163
Gerontology 141
Human Computer Interaction 132

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