2026 Best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Looking for the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1787 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Harvey Mudd College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Claremont, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,613. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $23,000. Read the full report on Harvey Mudd College
A rank of #2 makes Keck Graduate Institute one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Claremont, CA, Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $19,250. Read the full report on Keck Graduate Institute
The strong Multi Interdisciplinary Studies programs at Presidio Graduate School earned it the #3 place in the United States. Presidio Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school based in San Anselmo, CA. More on Presidio Graduate School
Out of the 1787 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stanford University landed the #4 spot. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. Stanford University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $8,500 in debt. See the full Stanford University profile
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #5 on this year's Multi Interdisciplinary Studies ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $23,250. More on Carnegie Mellon University
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,396. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $13,516. More on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
University Of Pennsylvania placed #7 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $18,660 in debt. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Students borrow a median of $14,275 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. University Of Northern Iowa Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $22,635 in debt. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Thomas Edison State College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Set in Trenton, NJ, Thomas Edison State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,838, with out-of-state students paying around $8,856. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $12,962. Get the full Thomas Edison State College report
Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #11 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Worcester, MA. About 90% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,765. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $26,259 in debt. Get the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute report
Bentley University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Bentley University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waltham, MA. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,000. Bentley University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $23,625 in debt. Read more about Bentley University
Massasoit Community College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,376, with out-of-state students paying around $10,320. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $10,129. Get the full Massasoit Community College report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,078. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report
Grantham University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in LIttle Rock, AR. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,520. Graduates carry a median of $8,995 in student loans. See the full Grantham University profile
University Of Notre Dame came in at #16 in this year's ranking. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $19,000. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile
Marist College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,620. Graduates carry a median of $31,142 in student loans. Get the full Marist College report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #18 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,970 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #19 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. Graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile
Georgetown University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Georgetown University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $13,499 in debt. Read more about Georgetown University
University Of California Berkeley landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,322 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Rutgers University Newark ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Rutgers University Newark is a public school based in Newark, NJ. Rutgers University Newark graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,250, compared with $36,762 for out-of-state students. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $26,250. Get the full Rutgers University Newark report
Yale University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. Yale University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Get the full Yale University report
Tufts University placed #25 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Medford, MA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Tufts University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $18,100 in debt. Read the full report on Tufts University
George Fox University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $28,657. More on George Fox University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Rice University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rice University graduates 95% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Rice University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $13,000 in debt. Read the full report on Rice University
University Of Minnesota Crookston placed #28 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates 50% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. University Of Minnesota Crookston Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. See the full University Of Minnesota Crookston profile
Boston University placed #29 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $22,625. Read the full report on Boston University
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $18,070 in debt. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Elgin Community College did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Elgin, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $3,252, compared with $9,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,727 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Get the full Elgin Community College report
Colby College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waterville, ME. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,600. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $22,016. Read the full report on Colby College
Dominican University placed #33 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $38,828 in tuition and fees. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $25,054. Read the full report on Dominican University
Washington University In St Louis landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Located in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $17,775 in debt. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis
University Of Southern California landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. Students borrow a median of $19,229 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Get the full University Of Southern California report
College Of Saint Benedict did well this year, earning the #36 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Joseph, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Students from in state pay about $55,756 in tuition and fees. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $26,572. More on College Of Saint Benedict
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #37 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $19,557 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
Ashford University did well this year, earning the #38 position. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. About 10% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,960. Students borrow a median of $45,892 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Read the full report on Ashford University
Franklin And Marshall College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. Franklin And Marshall College graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,794. Franklin And Marshall College Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $19,438 in debt. More on Franklin And Marshall College
New York University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. New York University Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Get the full New York University report
Santa Clara University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit school based in Santa Clara, CA. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,293. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More on Santa Clara University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $20,957. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #44 in this year's ranking. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Typical Multi Interdisciplinary Studies student debt is $23,984. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
California State University Monterey Bay ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Based in Seaside, CA, California State University Monterey Bay is a public institution. California State University Monterey Bay graduates 59% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,779 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,379 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,947 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Get the full California State University Monterey Bay report
Loyola Marymount University placed #46 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $61,867. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full Loyola Marymount University report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $17,620. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
Kansas State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. Read more about Kansas State University
Miami University Oxford landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Based in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Miami University Oxford Multi Interdisciplinary Studies students take on a median of $23,047 in debt. More on Miami University Oxford
California State University Dominguez Hills did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,454, with out-of-state students paying around $20,054. Students borrow a median of $15,886 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Read more about California State University Dominguez Hills
University Of California Santa Barbara placed #51 among Multi Interdisciplinary Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Santa Barbara, CA. University Of California Santa Barbara posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. The median Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program debt is $14,792. See the full University Of California Santa Barbara profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick did well this year, earning the #52 position. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,151 to complete their Multi Interdisciplinary Studies program here. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
Best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Certificate Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 1787 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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