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2027 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

116 Colleges in the United States
7,989 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,673 Avg Early-Career Salary

Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 116 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in the United States

Below are the best interdisciplinary studies schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Duke University

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A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,123. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Indiana University Bloomington

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Saint Marys College Of California is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moraga. Saint Marys College Of California graduates 70% of students within six years. About 28 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Saint Marys College Of California in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Saint Marys College Of California earn around $59,760 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,041. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Saint Marys College Of California

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 22 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $74,734 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,960 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Lehigh University

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University Of Houston came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 170 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $57,529 in their early career. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Houston

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Quinnipiac University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 34 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Quinnipiac University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Quinnipiac University earn around $62,573 in the first couple years of their career. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Quinnipiac University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #7 for interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 18 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $49,911 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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East Carolina University earned the #8 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at East Carolina University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $51,931 in their early career. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at East Carolina University

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #9 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 190 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $46,614 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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South Dakota State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 18 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $51,260 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at South Dakota State University

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Ohio University Main Campus earned the #11 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 13 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #12 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mahwah. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 11 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $48,545 in their early career. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,014 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Tennessee Technological University placed #13 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 94 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Tennessee Technological University earn around $46,981 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,580 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Tennessee Technological University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 17 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Sacred Heart University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,831 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Sacred Heart University

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates 56% of students within six years. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 34 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,730 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,128 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College came in at #17 for interdisciplinary studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 99 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Touro College in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Touro College earn around $41,692 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Touro College

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #18 for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 163 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $34,607 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,525 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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University Of Central Florida ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 838 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $37,282 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $24,700 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Arizona earned the #20 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 211 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $39,487 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Arizona

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Florida Atlantic University earned the #21 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 310 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $34,957 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,324 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Florida Atlantic University

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Harding University earned the #22 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 16 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Harding University earn around $53,629 in the first couple years of their career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Harding University

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University earned the #23 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Park University awarded about 67 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Park University earn a median of $50,454 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,369. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Park University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa earned the #24 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 32 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Iowa

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Western Washington University came in at #25 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $34,119. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $24,055 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Western Washington University

Rest of the Top 50 Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

These schools also placed among the best for interdisciplinary studies this year:

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Brown University
Providence, RI
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
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Augusta University
Augusta, GA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Albright College
Reading, PA

Other Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best interdisciplinary studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Interdisciplinary Studies
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Master's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 116 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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