by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 365 U.S. colleges awarded 10,996 degrees and certificates in General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 80% of graduates. College Factual ranks 144 schools in its 2027 Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,798 one year after completing, rising to $52,378 after four years.
Studying General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies involves the study of Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General. A Program That Derives From Two Or More Distinct Programs And That Is Integrated Around A Unifying Theme Or Topic That Cannot Be Subsumed Under A Single Discipline Or Occupational Field. Examples: [Student-Designed Major].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., general multi-/interdisciplinary studies is a widely-pursued major, with 10,996 degrees awarded annually. 365 colleges award general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees, an average of 30 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,022.
By level, the 10,996 awards include 184 certificates, 898 associate degrees, 8,802 bachelor’s degrees, 1,058 master’s degrees and 54 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (6,522 of 10,996). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5,475) and Hispanic or Latino (2,120), and international students earned 266.
College Factual ranks 144 schools in its 2027 Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking, including 14 for associate degrees, 116 for bachelor’s degrees and 10 for master’s degrees. It also ranks general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools within 27 states. In all, 365 colleges offer general multi-/interdisciplinary studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 184 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 898 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,058 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 54 |
General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies has 1 similar major in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field; the largest is Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program (179). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program | 179 |
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