2023 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Interdisciplinary Studies School for You
Interdisciplinary Studies is the #88 most popular major in the country with 9,074 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for interdisciplinary studies majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the best school for interdisciplinary studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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The excellent programs at George Fox University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best interdisciplinary studies schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington State University is a great place for interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors at EWU take out an average of $22,078 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $165.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Occidental College is a great place for interdisciplinary studies students. Oxy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.
After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from National University carry an average student debtload of $33,094.
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Biola University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from UW Tacoma carry an average student debtload of $20,000.
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Western Washington University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, interdisciplinary studies majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $27,079 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $331.
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With a ranking of #10, Sierra Nevada College did quite well on this year’s best schools for interdisciplinary studies students. SNC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Incline Village.
The average amount in student loans that interdisciplinary studies majors at SNC take out is $25,000.
Request InformationBest Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best interdisciplinary studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 200 |
| Washington | 256 |
| Oregon | 86 |
| Nevada | 28 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Interdisciplinary Studies
One of 44 majors within the area of study, interdisciplinary studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Interdisciplinary Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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