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2023 Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California

12 Colleges
$35,518 Avg Salary
$23,735 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Interdisciplinary Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 200 degrees and certificates were awarded to interdisciplinary studies students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #189 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in California 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges.

#1

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Our analysis found Brandman University to be the most popular school for interdisciplinary studies students who want to pursue a degree in California. Brandman is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.

Full Interdisciplinary Studies at Brandman University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

National University

La Jolla, CA

Out of the 12 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, interdisciplinary studies graduates from National University take out $33,094 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

The excellent programs at Biola University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best interdisciplinary studies schools in California. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Azusa Pacific University College is a great place for interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, Azusa Pacific's University College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Interdisciplinary Studies at Azusa Pacific University College Report

Notre Dame de Namur University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California list. NDNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Belmont.

Full Interdisciplinary Studies at Notre Dame de Namur University Report

Dominican University of California ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Oxy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA

With a ranking of #9, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Saint Katherine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, University of Saint Katherine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 256
Oregon 86
Nevada 28

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

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.

  • 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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