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2023 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

10 Ranked Colleges
20,708 Degrees Awarded
$24,166 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. 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 Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies is the 13th most popular major in the country with 115,895 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,731 and had an average of $23,191 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 35,598 multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,196 and $20,370 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 20,708 multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,803 and $17,868 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent multi / interdisciplinary studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate”.

Top 10 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #1 spot on the list. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

UAF also took the #3 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 6,813 students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 665 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 417 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,685. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alaska Fairbanks does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Victor Valley College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate list. Victor Valley College is a medium-sized public school situated in Victorville, California. It awarded 418 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region associate degree vets studying multi / interdisciplinary studies list, Victor Valley College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 10,777 students enrolled at Victor Valley College, 369 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 185 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $408. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Victor Valley College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Victor Valley College]](/colleges/victor-valley-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Napa Valley College
Napa, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Napa Valley College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate. Napa Valley College is located in Napa, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 129 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Napa Valley College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 93 of the 4,931 students enrolled at Napa Valley College were GI Bill® students, of which 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $877. 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.

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American River College
Sacramento, California

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, American River College landed the #4 spot on the list. Sacramento, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 377 students in 2020-2021.

American River also took the #7 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 618 of the 25,422 students enrolled at American River College were GI Bill® students, of which 424 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $520. 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.

Full American River College Veteran Student Life Report

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Riverside City College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate list. Riverside City College is a fairly large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 553 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Riverside City College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 327 of the 20,080 students enrolled at Riverside City College were GI Bill® students, of which 195 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $295. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Riverside City College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Riverside City College Veteran Student Life Report

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, California

With a ranking of #6, Mt. San Jacinto College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate list. MSJC is located in San Jacinto, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 853 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSJC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 13,988 students enrolled at Mt. San Jacinto College, 848 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 419 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $307. During this same period, 0 students received funds 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 Mt. San Jacinto College]](/colleges/mt-san-jacinto-community-college-district/student-life/veterans/)

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

With a ranking of #7, Modesto Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate list. Modesto Junior College is a fairly large public school situated in Modesto, California. It awarded 327 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

MJC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 218 of the 16,365 students enrolled at Modesto Junior College were GI Bill® students, of which 85 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $347. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Modesto Junior College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at MJC]](/colleges/modesto-junior-college/student-life/veterans/)

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College of the Redwoods
Eureka, California

College of the Redwoods did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Eureka, California, and it awarded 124 associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at College of the Redwoods, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 3,891 students enrolled at College of the Redwoods, 91 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 43 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $657. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Full College of the Redwoods Veteran Student Life Report

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Norco College
Norco, California

Norco College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. Norco College is a public institution located in Norco, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 249 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Norco College also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10.Of the 10,261 students enrolled at Norco College, 151 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 110 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $380. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Norco College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Norco College Veteran Student Life Report

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Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California

Evergreen Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. San Jose, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 130 students in 2020-2021.

Evergreen Valley College also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8.Our most recent data shows that 130 of the 8,699 students enrolled at Evergreen Valley College were GI Bill® students, of which 91 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $461. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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