Best colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies in Alabama
Ranked by graduate earnings
Troy University, University of West Alabama and University of North Alabama are the top bachelor's Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Alabama by graduate earnings. Troy University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $34,238, College Scorecard. George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, Troy University and University of West Alabama award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Alabama: 348, 250 and 112 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Alabama colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 1,206 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students the opportunity to combine multiple academic disciplines into a cohesive field of study. This program is ideal for those who seek to explore various areas of knowledge, such as…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy University Troy Public · Bachelor's degree | $34,238 | 250 | 50% | — | $25,000 |
| 2 | University of West Alabama Livingston Public · Bachelor's degree | $31,786 | 112 | 35% | — | $39,700 |
| 3 | University of North Alabama Florence Public · Bachelor's degree | $30,633 | 58 | 55% | — | $31,000 |
| 4 | Alabama State University Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree | $27,978 | 50 | 30% | — | $26,000 |
Top 4 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals Public · Associate degree | $35,979 | 36 | 39% | — | $9,625 |
| 2 | Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville Public · Certificate | $27,890 | 197 | 56% | — | $5,439 |
| 3 | Lawson State Community College Birmingham Public · Associate degree Small program | $37,855 | 16 | 27% | — | — |
| 4 | Bishop State Community College Mobile Public · Associate degree Small program | $34,306 | 18 | 36% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Alabama
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Hanceville Public | 348 | Not reported |
| 2 | Troy University Troy Public | 250 | $34,238 |
| 3 | University of West Alabama Livingston Public | 112 | $31,786 |
| 4 | University of North Alabama Florence Public | 58 | $30,633 |
| 5 | Alabama State University Montgomery Public | 50 | $27,978 |
| 6 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville Public | 34 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Public | 31 | Not reported |
| 8 | Central Alabama Community College Alexander City Public | 25 | Not reported |
| 9 | Southern Union State Community College Wadley Public | 21 | Not reported |
| 10 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Public | 4 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 6 Alabama colleges offering Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville | Public | 197 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals | Public | 36 |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile | Public | 18 |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham | Public | 16 |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Montgomery | Public | 5 |
| Reid State Technical College | Evergreen | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Alabama.
Which Alabama colleges award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville (348 graduates a year), Troy University (250 graduates a year) and University of West Alabama (112 graduates a year) award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Alabama, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Alabama colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
What is the best college for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies in Alabama?+
By graduate earnings, Troy University leads among bachelor's Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Alabama, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $34,238, College Scorecard. University of West Alabama and University of North Alabama follow. By degrees awarded, George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville is the largest, with 348 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Troy University tops the list at $34,238. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program?+
The Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students the opportunity to combine multiple academic disciplines into a cohesive field of study. This program is ideal for those who seek to explore various areas of knowledge, such as…
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