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2023 Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

351 Colleges
$32,077 Avg Salary
$27,069 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Interdisciplinary Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 9,074 people earned a degree or certificate in interdisciplinary studies, making the major the #88 most popular in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 351 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Interdisciplinary Studies program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for interdisciplinary studies majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the United States for interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $23,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $131.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great place for interdisciplinary studies students. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

Interdisciplinary Studies majors at BYU - I take out an average of $9,450 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Out of the 351 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Atlantic University landed the # 4 spot on the list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

Interdisciplinary Studies majors at FAU take out an average of $22,381 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $163.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Florida Gulf Coast University is a great place for interdisciplinary studies students. FGCU is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.

On average, interdisciplinary studies graduates from FGCU take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Interdisciplinary Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University

#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a very large student population.

Interdisciplinary Studies majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $537.

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#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.

Interdisciplinary Studies majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out an average of $41,480 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $185.

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#9

Victoria College

Victoria, TX

Victoria College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Victoria College is a small public school located in the small city of Victoria.

After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from Victoria College carry an average student debt load of $10,482.

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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. UTEP is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.

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#11

Touro College

New York, NY

With a ranking of #11, Touro College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. Touro is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

While working on their degree, interdisciplinary studies majors at Touro accumulate an average of around $17,250 in student debt.

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#12

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #13, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. Boise State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Boise.

On average, interdisciplinary studies graduates from Boise State take out $34,448 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Interdisciplinary Studies at Boise State University

#14

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #14, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the city of New Haven, SCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#16

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Brandman University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools ranking. Brandman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

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The University of Tennessee - Martin landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#19

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular interdisciplinary studies programs. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the city of Toledo.

On average, interdisciplinary studies graduates from University of Toledo take out $33,773 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $171, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.

Interdisciplinary Studies majors at EWU take out an average of $22,078 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $165, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

With a ranking of #21, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $26,939. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $515, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools list. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, interdisciplinary studies majors at Fitchburg State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Interdisciplinary Studies at Fitchburg State University Report

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular interdisciplinary studies programs. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Tallahassee.

After completing their degree, interdisciplinary studies graduates from Florida A&M University carry an average student debt load of $32,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $136, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#24

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

With a ranking of #24, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. UNF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.

While working on their degree, interdisciplinary studies majors at UNF accumulate an average of around $23,758 in student debt.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #25 on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.

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#26

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ
#30

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
#33

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#35

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT
#38

Park University

Parkville, MO
#40

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR
#44

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT
#44

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#46

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#47

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#47

ASA College

Brooklyn, NY
#50

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC

Additional Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 351 different United States interdisciplinary studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Baylor University Waco, TX
52 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
52 Duke University Durham, NC
52 Dixie State University Saint George, UT

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Interdisciplinary Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools award.

Rank College Location
55 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
55 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
57 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL
58 SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
58 Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
58 Houston Baptist University Houston, TX
61 Arizona State University - Skysong Scottsdale, AZ
61 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
61 York College Jamaica, NY
64 Colorado State University - Global Campus Greenwood Village, CO
64 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
64 Redlands Community College El Reno, OK
67 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
67 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
69 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
69 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison, NJ
69 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Interdisciplinary Studies by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Interdisciplinary Studies is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UTDallas.

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