by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for multi / interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 735 master's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.
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The multi / interdisciplinary studies master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tufts University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Tufts University
Bentley University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Bentley University
Boston University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Boston University
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Brandeis University
UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Lesley University
Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network
Explore all the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 169 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 73 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 37 |
| Maine | 27 | 36 |
| Vermont | 25 | 38 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 172 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 86 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 81 |
| Sustainability Science | 65 |
| International Studies | 61 |
| Museum Studies | 58 |
| Systems Theory | 48 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 39 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 24 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 21 |
