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2023 Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

284 Colleges
$35,196 Avg Salary
$20,370 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, multi / interdisciplinary studies was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 115,895 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 284 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the multi / interdisciplinary studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Fullerton College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 284 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Jolla.

While working on their degree, multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at UCSD accumulate an average of around $16,833 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $260.

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#3

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pasadena City College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena.

On average, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from Pasadena City College take out $6,935 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

Out of the 284 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Jacinto College landed the # 4 spot on the list. MSJC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto.

After completing their degree, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from MSJC carry an average student debt load of $7,397.

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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sierra College is a great place for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Southern California came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

The average amount in student loans that multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at USC take out is $16,625. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $568, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of California - Berkeley landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a very large student population.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at UC Berkeley take out an average of $14,049 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $326, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

On average, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from Chaffey College take out $7,497 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Allan Hancock College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Santa Maria.

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#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

With a ranking of #10, San Diego State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. SDSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at SDSU take out an average of $19,287 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $231, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

With a ranking of #11, Riverside City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at Riverside City College take out an average of $8,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Citrus College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

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#12

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. IVC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.

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#14

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. SBCC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

After completing their degree, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from UW Seattle carry an average student debt load of $19,558.

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University of California - Los Angeles landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from UCLA carry an average student debt load of $13,125. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $310.

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#17

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

With a ranking of #17, Golden West College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.

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#18

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pierce College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Woodland Hills.

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#19

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #19 on the list. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.

On average, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from Portland State University take out $23,583 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#20

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA

Contra Costa College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of San Pablo, CCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#21

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates from Victor Valley College take out $7,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of California - Irvine landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular multi / interdisciplinary studies programs. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at UC Irvine take out is $19,278. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $261.

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#23

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. It came in at #23 on the list. SMC is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

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#24

Ventura College

Ventura, CA

With a ranking of #24, Ventura College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students. Located in the midsize city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#25

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Moorpark College is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

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#26

American River College

Sacramento, CA
#28

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA
#29

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA
#30

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA
#31

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA
#32

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA
#33

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA
#34

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#35

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA
#36

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA
#38

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA
#39

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
#40

Stanford University

Stanford, CA
#41

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#42

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Norco College Norco, CA
44 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
45 University of Oregon Eugene, OR
46 Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA
47 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
48 The University of Arizona Global Campus San Diego, CA
49 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
50 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
51 Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA
51 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
53 Pepperdine University Malibu, CA
54 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA
55 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
56 Cypress College Cypress, CA

Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 29,802
Washington 1,570
Oregon 1,151
Hawaii 364
Nevada 179
Alaska 163

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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