by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 657 U.S. colleges awarded 29,665 degrees and certificates in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 64% of graduates. College Factual ranks 302 schools in its 2027 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,202 one year after completing, rising to $58,266 after four years.
Choosing a Multidisciplinary major usually involves a combination of related subjects to give students a broad education. Some examples of this are Biological and Physical Science, and Biopsychology. You can work with an advisor to create a major unique to you, usually done by picking a topic with two different areas of studies.
There are numerous majors that you can explore. However, if none of these suit your interests, you can always design your Interdisciplinary Study field.
The courses you take in these majors will vary greatly depending on the area of study that you are pursuing. They can range from biology to literature to art history. No area is too vast or unique for this major.
Studying Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies explores Multi/interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other multi/interdisciplinary studies is a popular field of study, with 29,665 degrees awarded annually. 657 colleges award other multi/interdisciplinary studies degrees, an average of 45 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,769.
By level, the 29,665 awards include 725 certificates, 5,331 associate degrees, 18,969 bachelor’s degrees, 4,371 master’s degrees and 221 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of other multi/interdisciplinary studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (17,616 of 29,665). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (13,899) and Hispanic or Latino (5,508), and international students earned 1,391.
College Factual ranks 302 schools in its 2027 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking, including 65 for associate degrees, 206 for bachelor’s degrees, 38 for master’s degrees and 7 for doctorates. It also ranks other multi/interdisciplinary studies schools within 45 states. In all, 657 colleges offer other multi/interdisciplinary studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other multi/interdisciplinary studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 18,969 of the 29,665 awarded in the latest year.
Working in an interdisciplinary field will require you to be an innovative thinker. Learn to connect the varied information and ideas from your unique fields of study. Synchronizing information from different disciplines will make you a stronger student. Students should be flexible and be able to look at the big picture as well as the intricate details in your major.
Critical and logical thinking skills will be imperative for success. You will also have to do a lot of critical reading and research, and then communicate your findings in papers, reports and presentations. Learn to listen to others to gain new perspectives on a subject.
How long an other multi/interdisciplinary studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 725 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5,331 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 18,969 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 4,371 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 221 |
There will not be one specific occupational field you can enter with a degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. The nature of this field is to open your mind to many different ideas, allowing you to pursue the occupation that interests you the most. Many graduates also use this undergrad degree as a stepping stone into an advanced degree in almost any subject.
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn a median $45,202 one year after completing their program, $58,266 after four years and $56,997 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,202 |
| 4 years | $58,266 |
| 5 years | $56,997 |
Source: College Scorecard.
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (29,665). It has 48 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 120,757 degrees a year; the largest are Biological and Physical Sciences (29,811), Data Analytics (17,572) and Data Science (11,772). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29,665 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 29,811 |
| Data Analytics | 17,572 |
| Data Science | 11,772 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 11,175 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6,906 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,644 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,569 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,567 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,911 |
| Natural Sciences | 3,002 |
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