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2023 Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 115,895 people earned a degree or certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies, making the major the #13 most popular in the United States.

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The Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 555 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Pasadena City College the most popular school in the United States for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 52% of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at the school.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Pasadena City College Report

#2

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

Out of the 555 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Fullerton College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Fullerton College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

About 71% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 29% are male.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means San Jacinto Community College is a great place for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 908 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at San Jacinto College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

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#4

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

Out of the 555 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Jacinto College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public school with a large student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 31% are male.

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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Sierra College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies schools in the United States. Sierra College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

Of the 749 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Sierra College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Sierra College Report

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a large student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 41% are male.

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#7

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for multi / interdisciplinary studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Maria, Allan Hancock College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 61% of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at the school.

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#8

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

Riverside City College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Riverside City College is a large public school located in the city of Riverside.

Of the 553 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Riverside City College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#9

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 76% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 24% are male.

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#10

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 34% are male.

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#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

With a ranking of #11, Golden West College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Golden West College is a large public school located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.

Of the 485 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Golden West College, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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#12

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

With a ranking of #12, Los Angeles Pierce College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 56% of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at the school.

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Moraine Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for multi / interdisciplinary studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

About 56% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 44% are male.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Moraine Valley Community College Report

#14

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Victor Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Victorville.

Of the 418 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Victor Valley College, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

With a ranking of #15, Santa Monica College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 405 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at SMC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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With a ranking of #16, William Rainey Harper College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their associate degree. Harper College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palatine.

Of the 401 students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Harper College, 42% are male and 58% are female.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at William Rainey Harper College Report

#17

Ventura College

Ventura, CA

Ventura College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Ventura College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ventura.

About 69% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 31% are male.

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#18

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 68% of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at the school.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Moorpark College Report

#19

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for multi / interdisciplinary studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. American River is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento.

About 78% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 22% are male.

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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

About 64% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 36% are male.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Northern Virginia Community College Report

#21

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 38% are male.

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#22

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 30% are male.

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#23

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

Solano Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for multi / interdisciplinary studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Solano College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Fairfield.

About 73% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 27% are male.

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#24

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

San Joaquin Delta College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public school with a large student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in multi / interdisciplinary studies at the school are women while 31% are male.

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#25

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for multi / interdisciplinary studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 80% of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at the school.

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#26

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA
#27

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#28

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA
#29

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA
#30

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#31

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA
#33

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL
#34

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#36

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA
#36

Norco College

Norco, CA
#38

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL
#40

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA
#41

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA
#44

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA
#45

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA
#46

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA
#47

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA
#48

Triton College

River Grove, IL
#49

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 555 different United States multi / interdisciplinary studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Victoria College Victoria, TX
52 Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VA
53 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
54 Cypress College Cypress, CA
55 Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA
55 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
57 Oxnard College Oxnard, CA
58 Shasta College Redding, CA
59 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
59 Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ
61 Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA
62 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
62 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
64 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
65 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL
66 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
67 Yuba College Marysville, CA
68 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
69 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
70 Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL
71 Rock Valley College Rockford, IL
72 Full Sail University Winter Park, FL
73 Rend Lake College Ina, IL
74 McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL
75 Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL
75 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
75 Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA
78 Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA
78 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ
80 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
81 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
81 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA
81 Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
84 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
85 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
86 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
87 College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA
88 SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
88 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
90 Skyline College San Bruno, CA
90 San Jose City College San Jose, CA
92 Compton College Compton, CA
93 Porterville College Porterville, CA
94 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
95 City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College Chicago, IL
96 Parkland College Champaign, IL
97 City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College Chicago, IL
97 Mission College Santa Clara, CA
99 Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton, VA
100 Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ
101 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
101 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
103 Morton College Cicero, IL
104 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
105 Lee College Baytown, TX
106 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA
107 Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA
108 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK
108 University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR
110 Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA
111 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies by Region

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

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330
Behavioral Science 4,169
Sustainability Science 3,005
Cognitive Science 2,776
Natural Sciences 2,214
Human Biology 1,939
Human Computer Interaction 1,857
Computational Science 1,360
Data Analytics 1,338
Mathematics & Computer Science 1,302
Gerontology 1,234
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 1,175
Science, Technology & Society 1,095
Systems Theory 884
Museum Studies 816
Dispute Resolution 648
Data Science 541
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 482
Historic Preservation 416
Cultural Studies & Analysis 405
Marine Science 334
Classical & Ancient Studies 275
Biopsychology 183
Medieval Studies 104
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 97
History and Political Science 66
Holocaust Studies 66
Maritime Studies 50
Accounting & Computer Science 48
Earth Systems Science 44
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature 42
Geography and Environmental Studies 40
Environmental Geosciences 20
Anthrozoology 13
Digital Humanities and Textual Studies 12
Mathematical Economics 10
Linguistics and Computer Science 6
Linguistics and Anthropology 4
Economics and Computer Science 2

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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