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2024 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

10 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,329 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,121 Avg Early-Career Salary
Interdisciplinary Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #86 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,329 degrees in interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Interdisciplinary Studies School

Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of interdisciplinary studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Interdisciplinary Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Interdisciplinary Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southwest Region

The schools below may not offer all types of interdisciplinary studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
294 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,382 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is a great option for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 294 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,382.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
35.5% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Arizona State University - Skysong if you want to pursue a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 31 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies degree recipients from Arizona State University - Skysong receive an earnings boost of around $10,266 above the average income of interdisciplinary studies graduates.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,090 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Oklahoma Norman Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were roughly 64 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients generally earn around $38,090 in their early careers.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
30.6% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a degree in interdisciplinary studies. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were about 36 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Those interdisciplinary studies students who get their degree from Arizona State University - Tempe receive $10,266 more than the standard interdisciplinary studies student.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #278 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 85 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program make an average of $28,437 in their early career salary.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 37 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies degree recipients from Baylor University earn a boost of around $2,550 above the typical income of interdisciplinary studies graduates.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
88 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 88 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
183 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 56th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 183 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at UTEP in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
21.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 67th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 33 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at HBU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program report average early career wages of $30,569.

More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Houston Baptist University

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
84 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A&M International University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 64th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 84 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M International University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best interdisciplinary studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 660
Arizona 287 442
Oklahoma 257 194
New Mexico 219 26

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Interdisciplinary Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1,329

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Majors Similar to Interdisciplinary Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10,590
Biological & Physical Science 1,580
International Studies 1,146
Behavioral Science 983
Natural Sciences 941
Nutrition Science 726
Sustainability Science 227
Data Analytics 218
Computational Science 142
Data Science 91

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