by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Multi Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/other-multi-interdisciplinary-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find where other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned the #1 spot for highest-paid other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates in Illinois. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school located in the town of Carbondale. Early-career other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale make a median of around $61,512 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in other multi interdisciplinary studies will find them at Eastern Illinois University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. After graduating, other multi interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Illinois University typically earn about $59,275 annually.
Illinois College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other multi interdisciplinary studies schools. Illinois College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jacksonville. Early-career other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates from Illinois College make a median of around $52,970 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in other multi interdisciplinary studies will find them at National Louis University, which ranked #4. National Louis University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Other Multi Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of National Louis University earn a median of about $47,095 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in other multi interdisciplinary studies will find them at Columbia College Chicago, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates from Columbia College Chicago make a median of around $38,616 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their other multi interdisciplinary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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