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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 34,975 people earned their degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 2,358 other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,805 other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,046 and $29,021 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent other multi/interdisciplinary studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies.

Top 17 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 132 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also took the #3 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 548 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, WUSTL has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 15,449 students enrolled at Washington University in St Louis, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,972. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 60 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5.Among the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mizzou offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 99 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, St. Cloud State University has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 11,841 students enrolled at St. Cloud State University, 291 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 126 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,067. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #6, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 55 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.According to our most recent data, North Dakota State University supports 12,846 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at North Dakota State University - Main Campus]](/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #7, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 32 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Minnesota State Mankato not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 331 of the 14,761 students enrolled at Minnesota State University - Mankato were GI Bill® students, of which 147 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,814. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Minnesota State University - Mankato does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Hamline University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 10 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Hamline also took the #6 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 3,113 students enrolled at Hamline, 98 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 63 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,455. On top of their other funding sources, 17 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hamline University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #9, University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. University of Minnesota - Crookston is a small public school situated in Crookston, Minnesota. It awarded 28 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Crookston also took the #8 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 65 of the 2,530 students enrolled at UMN Crookston were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,970. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMN Crookston offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 41 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Winona State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 7,106 students enrolled at Winona State, 142 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 69 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,645. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Winona State Veteran Student Life Report

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and it awarded 47 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, Missouri Western has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Missouri Western supports 4,911 students, and 161 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 67 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,005. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri Western offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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With a ranking of #12, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. MSU Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, MSU Moorhead has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 99 of the 5,547 students enrolled at Minnesota State University - Moorhead were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,920. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full MSU Moorhead Veteran Student Life Report

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa

With a ranking of #13, Buena Vista University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. BVU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Storm Lake, Iowa. It awarded 54 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, BVU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 1,863 students enrolled at BVU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,992. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #14, Metropolitan State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Metropolitan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 173 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Metro State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 7,552 students enrolled at Metro State, 257 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 157 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,216. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Northwestern - St Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

Northwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Northwestern - St Paul supports 3,506 students, and 53 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 37 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,408. To help with additional expenses, 17 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Northwestern - St Paul does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Northwestern]](/colleges/northwestern-college-minnesota/student-life/veterans/)

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

Southeast Missouri State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.According to our most recent data, Southeast Missouri State University supports 10,001 students, and 344 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 143 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Southeast Missouri State University]](/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Dickinson State University
Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. DSU is a small school located in Dickinson, North Dakota that handed out 15 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

DSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Among the 1,441 students enrolled at Dickinson State University, 50 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,416. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Dickinson State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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