2024 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #17 out of 36 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 140 doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

The multi / interdisciplinary studies doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality multi / interdisciplinary studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on multi / interdisciplinary studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of multi / interdisciplinary studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for multi / interdisciplinary studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized multi / interdisciplinary studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

1

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Annual Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Washington University in St Louis

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Iowa State University

3

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Kansas State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Kansas State University

4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

5

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Kansas

6

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Iowa

7

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Missouri - Columbia

8

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Nebraska at Omaha

9

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	27	8
Missouri	27	90
Kansas	26	18
Iowa	26	17
Nebraska	24	7
North Dakota	21	0

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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Behavioral Science	55
Interdisciplinary Studies	38
Nutrition Science	19
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	15
Human Computer Interaction	7
Gerontology	5
Sustainability Science	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.