2026 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Interdisciplinary Studies doctoral 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Calvin College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Read more about Calvin College
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of St Thomas Texas landed the #2 spot. Read more about University Of St Thomas Texas
A rank of #3 makes Regis University one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on Regis University
You'll be in good company at Saint Josephs College Of Maine, which ranked #4 this year. See the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine profile
A rank of #5 makes Utah State University one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on Utah State University
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read more about University Of Kansas
Sinclair Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. More on Sinclair Community College
Southeastern University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. More on Southeastern University
Highline Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Interdisciplinary Studies schools. More on Highline Community College
Blackburn College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read more about Blackburn College
Florida Atlantic University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. More on Florida Atlantic University
Arapahoe Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on Arapahoe Community College
Skagit Valley College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Read the full report on Skagit Valley College
Kennesaw State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Get the full Kennesaw State University report
Related Interdisciplinary Studies Rankings
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- Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Interdisciplinary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).
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