by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies is the 94th most popular major in the country with 9,057 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the New England region, there were 459 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Connecticut State University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region. SCSU is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 134 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Southern Connecticut State University
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fitchburg State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It awarded 99 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Fitchburg State University General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montserrat College of Art. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Montserrat College of Art is located in Beverly, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Montserrat College of Art
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colby - Sawyer College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region. Colby - Sawyer College is a small school located in New London, New Hampshire that handed out 7 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Colby - Sawyer College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Connecticut State University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified ’s individualized major students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Connecticut State University
With a ranking of #6, Cambridge College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Cambridge College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 17 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Cambridge College General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Thomas College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Waterville, Maine, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s individualized major students in 2020-2021.
Full Thomas College General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Sacred Heart University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 42 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Sacred Heart University
Franklin Pierce University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Rindge, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s individualized major degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Franklin Pierce General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Gordon College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wenham, Massachusetts. It awarded 7 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Gordon College
Quinnipiac University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 31 degrees to qualified ’s individualized major students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Quinnipiac University
With a ranking of #12, Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Brown is a fairly large school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 20 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Brown
Antioch University - New England ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. This small school is located in Keene, New Hampshire, and it awarded 2 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Antioch University - New England General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Rhode Island College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Regis College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. Regis College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Weston, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Regis College
With a ranking of #16, Colby College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. This small school is located in Waterville, Maine, and it awarded 2 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Colby College
Merrimack College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Merrimack is located in North Andover, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Merrimack College
Norwich University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Norwich University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Northfield, Vermont. It awarded 3 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Norwich University
Elms College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #19. Elms College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Elms College General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
With a ranking of #20, University of Maine at Augusta did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. University of Maine at Augusta is a small school located in Augusta, Maine that handed out 1 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at UMA
With a ranking of #21, Rivier University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. This small school is located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and it awarded 1 ’s individualized major degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Rivier
With a ranking of #22, American International College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region list. AIC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at AIC
Suffolk University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Suffolk is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Suffolk University
Johnson & Wales University - Providence landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Johnson & Wales University - Providence is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
Bay Path University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Bay Path is located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Bay Path University General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
Bard College at Simon’s Rock came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Individualized Major Major in the New England Region ranking. Simon’s Rock is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Simon’s Rock General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report
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