by our College Data Analytics Team
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose interdisciplinary studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Virginia Commonwealth University, our #1 for interdisciplinary studies graduate salaries in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make a median of around $83,165 per year.
Lipscomb University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of about $61,152 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Alabama one of the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. The University Of Alabama is a public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,664.
Strong graduate earnings at Auburn University earned it the #4 place for interdisciplinary studies. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $49,480 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Central Florida earned it the #5 place for interdisciplinary studies. University Of Central Florida is a public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from University Of Central Florida make a median of around $50,442 per year.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of about $41,524 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earned the #7 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide typically earn about $41,524 annually.
Florida Atlantic University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University typically earn about $50,873 annually.
The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,871.
Liberty University earned the #10 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of about $40,717 a year early in their careers.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earned the #11 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,958.
Chowan University came in at #12 for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Murfreesboro, Chowan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Chowan University make a median of around $39,733 per year.
University Of North Florida ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of about $51,720 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Alabama came in at #14 for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from University Of South Alabama make a median of around $44,628 per year.
University Of Arkansas earned the #15 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. University Of Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Fayetteville. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Arkansas typically earn about $36,588 annually.
Florida International University earned the #16 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $35,476 annually.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #17 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of about $34,607 a year early in their careers.
Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Florida Gulf Coast University is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of about $34,328 a year early in their careers.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University make a median of around $40,260 per year.
College Of Coastal Georgia earned the #20 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Brunswick, College Of Coastal Georgia is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from College Of Coastal Georgia make a median of around $32,049 per year.
Auburn University At Montgomery placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Auburn University At Montgomery earn a median of about $30,694 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kentucky ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Kentucky typically earn about $29,529 annually.
Savannah State University landed the #23 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Savannah State University typically earn about $23,631 annually.
Coker College earned the #24 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Hartsville, Coker College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Coker College make a median of around $21,574 per year.
University Of North Alabama landed the #25 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from University Of North Alabama make a median of around $43,840 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their interdisciplinary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 25 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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