by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.
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The interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality interdisciplinary studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for interdisciplinary studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
It is difficult to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from University of Iowa
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies has to take a look at Park University. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program make around $37,928 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from Park University
Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead.More information about a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Explore the best interdisciplinary studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 60 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 7 |
| Iowa | 197 | 18 |
| Kansas | 184 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 7 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 12 |
Interdisciplinary Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 107 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,805 |
| International Studies | 418 |
| Nutrition Science | 244 |
| Natural Sciences | 145 |
| Behavioral Science | 118 |
| Human Biology | 115 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 87 |
| Data Analytics | 87 |
| Gerontology | 79 |
| Cognitive Science | 69 |
