Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 545 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools.
Northwestern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 97 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $78,551. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Students looking for a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. About 435 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 279 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree.
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Purdue University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 367 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $88,014 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Colby College one of the top schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Waterville. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 37 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $42,756 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree.
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Boston College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 112 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Boston College earn a median of $51,371 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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University Of Maryland College Park ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 231 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $73,907 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree.
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Lafayette College earned the #8 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lafayette College graduates 88% of students within six years. About 30 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Lafayette College earn around $59,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree.
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University Of Chicago earned the #9 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Chicago awarded about 330 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $81,002 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree.
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University Of San Francisco landed the #10 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Francisco. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 64 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Francisco in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of $35,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,935.
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Harvey Mudd College earned the #11 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $166,573 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Southern Methodist University came in at #12 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $64,190 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 96 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn around $91,834 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree.
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Bucknell University earned the #14 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bucknell University graduates 86% of students within six years. Bucknell University awarded about 102 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete this degree.
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University Of San Diego ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 88 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $36,480 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795.
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Kenyon College earned the #16 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Kenyon College awarded about 16 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Kenyon College earn a median of $37,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rochester earned the #17 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. About 56 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of Rochester earn around $60,865 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517.
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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #18 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 120 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $103,785 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,542.
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University Of California Berkeley placed #19 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 655 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $62,898 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,322 to complete this degree.
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Fairfield University landed the #20 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Fairfield University awarded about 24 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $66,305 early in their careers. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans.
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Dartmouth College came in at #21 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 136 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,989.
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Stanford University came in at #22 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Stanford University awarded about 424 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $95,680 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,500.
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Boston University placed #23 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 658 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Boston University earn around $57,476 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 212 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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Yale University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 275 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Yale University earn around $45,769 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s multi / interdisciplinary studies ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 545 schools evaluated.
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 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).
