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2027 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

140 Colleges in the United States
18,942 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$44,198 Avg Early-Career Salary

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 140 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools.

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Best Schools for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

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Leading the list is Northwestern University, our #1 school for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 146 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $78,551. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Northwestern University

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University Of Chicago came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 333 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Chicago

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 374 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $88,014 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,127 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $38,017 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,485 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies program will find one at Indiana University Bloomington, which ranked #5. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 407 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $126,674. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Indiana University Bloomington

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College came in at #6 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Gambier. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 16 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Kenyon College generally make around $37,976. Typical student debt for the program is $18,114. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Kenyon College

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University placed #7 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 37 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $55,045 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,614. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Xavier University

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Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Illinois Institute Of Technology awarded about 217 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $71,315 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,774 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Illinois Institute Of Technology

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University came in at #9 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Denison University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Denison University earn around $39,797 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Denison University

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Michigan Technological University placed #10 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Houghton. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 145 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $64,652 early in their careers. Michigan Technological University graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Michigan Technological University

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University landed the #11 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 149 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Lewis University earn a median of $55,718 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,838 to complete this degree. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Lewis University

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Wheaton College Illinois earned the #12 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 27 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Wheaton College Illinois generally make around $43,654. Typical student debt for the program is $23,292. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Wheaton College Illinois

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University Of Notre Dame came in at #13 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 174 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $72,037 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Notre Dame

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 789 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $45,905 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $21,505 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College placed #15 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Crawfordsville, Wabash College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Wabash College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Wabash College generally make around $40,138. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Wabash College

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #16 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 168 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $36,725 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,052. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Milwaukee School Of Engineering ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 11 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Milwaukee School Of Engineering in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Milwaukee School Of Engineering earn around $72,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,667. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Milwaukee School Of Engineering

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Bradley University placed #18 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Peoria. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 103 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Bradley University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Bradley University earn around $54,513 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,380. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Bradley University

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Illinois Wesleyan University landed the #19 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $50,808 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,857 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Illinois Wesleyan University

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Loyola University Chicago ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 106 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,701 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Loyola University Chicago

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University landed the #21 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of University Heights. About 79% of students finish within six years. John Carroll University awarded about 15 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from John Carroll University earn around $44,308 in the first couple years of their career. John Carroll University graduates carry a median of $26,131 in student loans. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from John Carroll University

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Augustana College Illinois ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Augustana College Illinois awarded about 19 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $39,096 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,764. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Augustana College Illinois

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Ohio University Main Campus landed the #23 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 250 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College placed #24 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. Lake Forest College awarded about 10 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Lake Forest College earn around $41,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,661. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Lake Forest College

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Miami University Oxford landed the #25 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miami University Oxford awarded about 83 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $39,484 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,047. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Miami University Oxford

Rest of the Top 50 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies education:

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Edgewood College
Madison, WI
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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
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Depaul University
Chicago, IL
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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

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Notes and References

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 · 140 schools evaluated.

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