2027 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois
Interdisciplinary Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their interdisciplinary studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best interdisciplinary studies schools.
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Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in Illinois
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall interdisciplinary studies education in Illinois.
Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leading the list is Illinois Wesleyan University, our #1 school for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Illinois Wesleyan University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 16 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Illinois Wesleyan University generally make around $50,808. Illinois Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $26,857 in student loans.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interdisciplinary studies, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates 55% of students within six years. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded about 63 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $31,570 in their early career. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $30,357 in student loans.
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National Louis University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. About 20 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at National Louis University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from National Louis University generally make around $53,733. Students borrow a median of $29,242 to complete this degree.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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