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2027 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

25 Colleges in the United States
1,919 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$44,091 Avg Early-Career Salary

Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 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 Southwest Region

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

Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

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University Of Houston tops our 2027 ranking of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 170 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,255. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from University Of Houston

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Students looking for a strong interdisciplinary studies program will find one at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #2. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 190 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $46,614. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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A rank of #3 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 17 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong interdisciplinary studies program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 211 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $39,487. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Arizona

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A rank of #5 makes West Texas A And M University one of the top schools for interdisciplinary studies. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from West Texas A And M University earn around $43,515 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from West Texas A And M University

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University Of St Thomas Texas ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 43 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Texas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $58,265 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates carry a median of $23,628 in student loans. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from University Of St Thomas Texas

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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #7 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 101 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $46,404 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Baylor University came in at #8 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 11 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $30,687. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Baylor University

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Arizona State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Arizona State University awarded about 43 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $48,932 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Arizona State University

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University earned the #10 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Stephen F Austin State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $42,197 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete this degree. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Stephen F Austin State University

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Northern Arizona University placed #12 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 95 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $32,452 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,899 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Northern Arizona University

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Hardin Simmons University landed the #13 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Hardin Simmons University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Hardin Simmons University generally make around $50,478. Students borrow a median of $26,674 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Hardin Simmons University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #14 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 207 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $48,335. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Arizona State University Skysong earned the #15 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 85 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $48,932 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $22,870 in student loans. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Houston Downtown earned the #16 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 227 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Downtown in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Houston Downtown earn a median of $46,298 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Houston Downtown

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Houston Baptist University placed #17 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Houston Baptist University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 52 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Houston Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $57,088 in their early career. Houston Baptist University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Houston Baptist University

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Arizona Christian University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona Christian University in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Arizona Christian University earn a median of $40,702 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,625. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Arizona Christian University

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Texas A And M International University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Texas A And M International University awarded about 67 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $42,029 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,095. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Texas A And M International University

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East Central University landed the #20 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. East Central University graduates 34% of students within six years. East Central University awarded about 21 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interdisciplinary studies program make about $42,103 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,840 to complete this degree. Read more about the interdisciplinary studies program at East Central University

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Mid America Christian University came in at #21 for interdisciplinary studies this year. Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 39% of students finish within six years. Mid America Christian University awarded about 37 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Mid America Christian University earn a median of $43,010 early in their careers. Mid America Christian University graduates carry a median of $37,852 in student loans. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Mid America Christian University

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City landed the #22 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public university. About 25 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $45,580 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,726. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

Victoria College landed the #23 spot for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 149 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Victoria College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interdisciplinary studies degree from Victoria College earn around $32,276 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,829 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Victoria College

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee placed #24 among the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. There were roughly 12 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earn a median of $26,451 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete this degree. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee

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Wiley College
Marshall, TX

Wiley College earned the #25 position for interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the town of Marshall, Wiley College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Wiley College in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Wiley College earn a median of $24,629 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,000. Get the full interdisciplinary studies details for Wiley 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 · 25 schools evaluated.

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