2026 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Interdisciplinary Studies associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 14 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 14 Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Calvin College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Interdisciplinary Studies associate's degree schools in the United States. More on Calvin College
You'll be in good company at Utah State University, which ranked #2 this year. More on Utah State University
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Saint Josephs College Of Maine landed the #3 spot. See the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine profile
You'll be in good company at Blackburn College, which ranked #4 this year. Read more about Blackburn College
The strong Interdisciplinary Studies programs at Arapahoe Community College earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Arapahoe Community College
Kennesaw State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. More on Kennesaw State University
Regis University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Get the full Regis University report
University Of Kansas placed #8 among Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Skagit Valley College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on Skagit Valley College
Highline Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. More on Highline Community College
Florida Atlantic University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
Southeastern University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southeastern University report
Sinclair Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about Sinclair Community College
University Of St Thomas Texas did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on University Of St Thomas Texas
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).