CIP 30.0000 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

10,179

2025 · 348 schools

International share

2.2%

224 international students

Bachelor's degrees

8,802

1.9% international

Master's degrees

424

7.8% international

Overview

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies is a versatile academic field that encourages students to explore and integrate knowledge from various disciplines. This program is designed for those who seek a broad-based education that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It caters to students who have diverse interests and wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex issues that cannot be adequately addressed within a single discipline.

In this field, students often have the flexibility to tailor their coursework to align with their personal interests and career goals. They may delve into subjects such as social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and more, allowing them to cultivate a unique skill set and perspective. This multidisciplinary approach fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, which are highly valued in today’s job market.

Additionally, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs often emphasize collaborative learning and research, encouraging students to work with peers and faculty from different academic backgrounds. This collaborative environment not only enriches the educational experience but also prepares students for the teamwork and communication skills necessary in many professional settings.

Graduates of this program are well-equipped for a variety of career paths, including education, public policy, healthcare, business, and the arts. Their ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources makes them adaptable and innovative thinkers, ready to tackle the multifaceted challenges of the modern world. Overall, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies provides a dynamic and enriching educational experience that prepares students for diverse opportunities in an ever-evolving landscape.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

3,955 15

4,449 16

5,430 17

5,931 18

6,368 19

8,235 20

8,804 21

8,585 22

8,811 23

9,718 24

10K 25

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From 2015 to 2025, graduates grew 157% and the international share went from 1.8% to 2.2%.

International share (%)

2 15

2 16

2 17

2 18

2 19

2 20

3 21

2 22

2 23

2 24

2 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

48.3%

Asian

2.6%

Hispanic

20.4%

Black

16.3%

Other

10.2%

Intl.

2.2%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 348 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#8	Duke University	North Carolina	23	1
#16	Brown University	Rhode Island	13	3
#27	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	North Carolina	33	3
#44	Lehigh University	Pennsylvania	22	0
#49	University of Rochester	New York	1	0
#69	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	New York	6	1
#72	Syracuse University	New York	9	0
#73	University of Connecticut	Connecticut	8	2
#73	Howard University	D.C.	39	1
#73	Indiana University-Bloomington	Indiana	19	1
#90	Baylor University	Texas	11	0
#90	Texas Christian University	Texas	3	0
#95	University of Missouri-Columbia	Missouri	131	3
#100	Auburn University	Alabama	31	1
#100	Chapman University	California	4	0
#100	Florida International University	Florida	373	10
#100	University of Iowa	Iowa	32	0
#109	Temple University	Pennsylvania	79	0
#116	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Oklahoma	190	6
#121	Arizona State University-Tempe	Arizona	21	2
#121	University of Arizona	Arizona	211	5
#121	University of Central Florida	Florida	853	18
#133	Thomas Jefferson University	Pennsylvania	1	0
#137	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	1	0
#137	University of Houston	Texas	170	5
#148	University of Kansas	Kansas	8	0
#148	University of Kentucky	Kentucky	23	0
#148	University of Rhode Island	Rhode Island	3	0
#156	The University of Alabama	Alabama	71	2
#156	Quinnipiac University	Connecticut	34	0
#156	Florida A&M University	Florida	113	0
#156	Kansas State University	Kansas	2	0
#156	Montclair State University	New Jersey	9	0
#156	Virginia Commonwealth University	Virginia	13	2
#169	Bradley University	Illinois	4	0
#169	Touro College	New York	99	1
#169	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	North Carolina	98	1
#179	Gallaudet University	D.C.	1	0
#179	University of Mississippi	Mississippi	167	4
#186	California Lutheran University	California	2	0
#191	University of Arkansas	Arkansas	62	0
#191	Florida Atlantic University	Florida	290	5
#191	Georgia State University	Georgia	59	8
#191	Missouri University of Science and Technology	Missouri	1	0
#191	Rowan University	New Jersey	5	0
#191	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Oklahoma	17	0
#191	Washington State University	Washington	1	0
#202	Sacred Heart University	Connecticut	46	0
#202	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Louisiana	1	0
#202	East Carolina University	North Carolina	45	1
#202	Ohio University-Main Campus	Ohio	17	0
#208	Mississippi State University	Mississippi	84	1
#208	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	North Carolina	116	1
#219	Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis	Indiana	6	0
#227	West Virginia University	West Virginia	118	2
#236	University of Colorado Denver	Colorado	6	0
#236	University of North Florida	Florida	71	1
#236	University of Nevada--Las Vegas	Nevada	3	0
#236	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	New Mexico	8	0
#236	Kent State University at Kent	Ohio	51	1
#236	Pacific University	Oregon	1	0
#236	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	67	0
#250	Nova Southeastern University	Florida	2	0
#250	University of Missouri--Kansas City	Missouri	27	13
#250	South Dakota State University	South Dakota	22	1
#250	Lipscomb University	Tennessee	8	4
#250	University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley	Texas	101	2
#262	University of Maine	Maine	1	0
#262	George Fox University	Oregon	12	0
#262	University of South Dakota	South Dakota	5	0
#262	University of Texas--El Paso	Texas	207	5
#276	Northern Arizona University	Arizona	92	1
#276	Harding University	Arkansas	16	0
#276	University of New Haven	Connecticut	6	0
#276	Western Michigan University	Michigan	1	0
#276	Marymount University	Virginia	1	0
#288	Biola University	California	2	0
#288	University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee	Wisconsin	6	0
#299	Southern Connecticut State University	Connecticut	35	0
#299	Boise State University	Idaho	122	3
#299	University of Toledo	Ohio	2	0
#299	Tennessee Technological University	Tennessee	94	1
#308	Montana State University	Montana	2	0
#317	Augusta University	Georgia	17	0
#332	University of South Alabama	Alabama	88	1
#332	University of Lynchburg	Virginia	1	0
#342	University of Northern Colorado	Colorado	8	7
#342	Missouri State University	Missouri	18	1
#342	Kennesaw State University	Georgia	82	1
#353	University of West Georgia	Georgia	43	0
#353	Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville	Illinois	63	4
#353	University of Michigan--Flint	Michigan	51	0
#353	Trevecca Nazarene University	Tennessee	15	0
#365	Liberty University	Virginia	31	1
#365	Eastern Washington University	Washington	60	0
#382	National University	California	37	0
#382	University of Colorado--Colorado Springs	Colorado	8	0
#382	Wilmington University	Delaware	5	1
#382	Saint Leo University	Florida	3	0
#382	Southeastern University	Florida	19	0
#382	Columbus State University	Georgia	42	0
#382	Idaho State University	Idaho	4	0
#382	National Louis University	Illinois	20	0
#382	Wright State University-Main Campus	Ohio	10	0
#382	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	Oklahoma	42	0
#382	Houston Christian University	Texas	52	2
LAC #14	Hamilton College	New York	5	0
LAC #22	Colby College	Maine	2	0
LAC #31	Trinity College	Connecticut	7	1
LAC #38	Occidental College	California	2	0
LAC #44	Pitzer College	California	3	0
LAC #49	St. Lawrence University	New York	2	1
LAC #74	Rollins College	Florida	3	0
LAC #85	Stonehill College	Massachusetts	7	1
LAC #91	Washington and Jefferson College	Pennsylvania	1	0
LAC #91	Southwestern University	Texas	1	0
LAC #100	SUNY College at Geneseo	New York	3	0
LAC #109	Westmont College	California	3	0
LAC #119	Coe College	Iowa	1	0
LAC #128	Cornell College	Iowa	3	0
LAC #142	Covenant College	Georgia	10	0
LAC #142	Houghton University	New York	2	0
LAC #146	Gordon College	Massachusetts	4	0
LAC #146	Claflin University	South Carolina	7	0
LAC #157	Randolph College	Virginia	2	0
LAC #160	Wittenberg University	Ohio	1	0
LAC #160	Albright College	Pennsylvania	22	0
LAC #166	Gods Bible School and College	Ohio	11	2
LAC #172	Brigham Young University-Idaho	Idaho	1,022	6
LAC #181	Warren Wilson College	North Carolina	2	0
LAC #184	College of Coastal Georgia	Georgia	47	1
LAC #184	Young Harris College	Georgia	1	0
LAC #184	Indiana University-Southeast	Indiana	10	0
LAC #184	Utah Tech University	Utah	47	0
LAC #184	West Virginia State University	West Virginia	6	0
—	University of Houston-Downtown	Texas	227	0
—	Florida Gulf Coast University	Florida	211	3
—	Victoria College	Texas	149	0
—	Keiser University	Florida	141	12
—	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Tennessee	134	1
—	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	Arizona	85	2
—	Auburn University at Montgomery	Alabama	83	0
—	PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE	Florida	76	6
—	Elizabeth City State University	North Carolina	73	0
—	Southern Utah University	Utah	68	1
—	Park University	Missouri	67	2
—	Texas A & M International University	Texas	67	3
—	American Public University System	West Virginia	65	1
—	Colorado State University Global	Colorado	51	1
—	West Texas A & M University	Texas	44	0
—	Western Washington University	Washington	44	1
—	Washburn University	Kansas	41	1
—	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	Pennsylvania	40	1
—	Southeast Missouri State University	Missouri	39	1
—	Central State University	Ohio	39	0
—	University of West Florida	Florida	38	1
—	Eastern Oregon University	Oregon	38	0
—	Mid-America Christian University	Oklahoma	37	1
—	Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	34	0
—	Albany State University	Georgia	33	1
—	Towson University	Maryland	33	0
—	University of Massachusetts Global	California	31	0
—	University of Tennessee--Chattanooga	Tennessee	29	1
—	Saint Mary's College of California	California	28	0
—	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	New Jersey	28	0