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2027 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

48 Colleges in the United States
4,176 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,900 Avg Early-Career Salary

Interdisciplinary Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools to find the best for interdisciplinary studies students.

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Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall interdisciplinary studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting 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. There were roughly 23 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Duke University

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Students looking for a strong interdisciplinary studies program will find one at East Carolina University, which ranked #2. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. About 63% of students finish within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 45 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from East Carolina University earn around $51,931 in the first couple years of their career. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for East Carolina University

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A rank of #3 makes Virginia Commonwealth University one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $65,806 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. About 33 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $61,361 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Tennessee Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interdisciplinary studies, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 96 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University generally make around $46,981. Students borrow a median of $17,580 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Tennessee Technological University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #6 position 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. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 167 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $34,607. Students borrow a median of $24,525 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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University Of Central Florida ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 869 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $37,282 in their early 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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Florida Atlantic University came in at #8 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. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 310 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $34,957 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,324 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Florida Atlantic University

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Harding University placed #9 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 16 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Harding University earn a median of $53,629 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,715. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Harding University

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Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #10 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. There were roughly 16 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Southern Arkansas University Tech earn around $43,756 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,625 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #11 for interdisciplinary studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 211 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn around $34,328 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Florida Gulf Coast University

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Kennesaw State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 100 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $53,824 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Kennesaw State University

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University Of North Florida came in at #13 for interdisciplinary studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. University Of North Florida awarded about 71 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $29,021. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for University Of North Florida

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Anderson University Sc ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Anderson University Sc in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Anderson University Sc earn around $49,036 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Anderson University Sc

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Trevecca Nazarene University placed #15 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Trevecca Nazarene University graduates 53% of students within six years. Trevecca Nazarene University awarded about 15 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Trevecca Nazarene University earn around $52,004 in the first couple years of their career. Trevecca Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $24,962 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Trevecca Nazarene University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University earned the #16 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. Auburn University awarded about 31 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $39,414 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Auburn University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University came in at #17 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. Augusta University awarded about 17 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $56,168 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Augusta University

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The University Of West Florida ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of West Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $47,141. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of West Florida

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American Public University System landed the #19 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. American Public University System awarded about 65 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from American Public University System earn around $57,404 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,438. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from American Public University System

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The University Of Alabama ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Alabama awarded about 71 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $44,838 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $29,311 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at The University Of Alabama

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West Virginia University placed #21 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 118 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for West Virginia University

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earned the #22 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 29 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $50,000. Typical student debt for the program is $23,324. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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Florida International University earned the #23 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 373 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $35,476. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $24,025 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Florida International University

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The University Of Tennessee Martin earned the #24 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Martin. The University Of Tennessee Martin graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 134 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Martin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $40,400 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,770 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for The University Of Tennessee Martin

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University Of West Georgia landed the #25 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. About 44% of students finish within six years. University Of West Georgia awarded about 43 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $46,432 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,789. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of West Georgia

Rest of the Top 48 Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong interdisciplinary studies education:

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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