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2027 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges in the United States
561 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$49,554 Avg Early-Career Salary

Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 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 Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

No school ranked higher than Lehigh University this year for interdisciplinary studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Lehigh University awarded about 22 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Lehigh University earn around $74,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,960 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Lehigh University

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Students looking for a strong interdisciplinary studies program will find one at Ramapo College Of New Jersey, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 11 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey generally make around $48,545. 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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A rank of #3 makes Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. 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. There were roughly 34 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $47,730 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,128. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interdisciplinary studies, ranking #4. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Touro College awarded about 99 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $41,692 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,417. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Touro College

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Howard University
Washington, DC

A rank of #5 makes Howard University one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Howard University awarded about 39 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Howard University earn a median of $58,495 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,498. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Howard University

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Georgian Court University landed the #6 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Georgian Court University graduates 54% of students within six years. Georgian Court University awarded about 18 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $54,707 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,752. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Georgian Court University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #7 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 79 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Temple University earn around $54,642 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Temple University

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Albright College
Reading, PA

Albright College earned the #8 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Reading, Albright College is a small private not-for-profit university. Albright College graduates 51% of students within six years. Albright College awarded about 22 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Albright College earn a median of $38,075 early in their careers. Albright College graduates carry a median of $28,958 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Albright College

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Marist College in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $57,906 in their early career. Marist College graduates carry a median of $31,142 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Marist College

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn around $37,183 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #11 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham awarded about 28 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn around $37,183 in the first couple years of their career. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #12 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. Towson University awarded about 33 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $50,370 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Towson University

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College Of Southern Maryland ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. There were roughly 11 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from College Of Southern Maryland earn around $51,719 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Southern Maryland graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for College Of Southern Maryland

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 67 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $31,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,264. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #15 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. Pennsylvania State University World Campus awarded about 40 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn a median of $61,674 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,062. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Millersville. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 22 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $30,099 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,990. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

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Mount Saint Mary College landed the #17 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 11 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Mount Saint Mary College in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Mount Saint Mary College earn a median of $65,715 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Mount Saint Mary College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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