Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in California
Ranked by graduate earnings
National University, Saint Mary's College of California and Pepperdine University award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in California: 37, 28 and 10 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 14 California colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 139 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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Top institution, 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 | National University San Diego Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $34,012 | 37 | 43% | $31,817 | $33,094 |
Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in California
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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 | National University San Diego Private not-for-profit | 37 | $34,012 |
| 2 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga Private not-for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 3 | Pepperdine University Malibu Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 4 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 6 | Menlo College Atherton Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 7 | Pitzer College Claremont Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | Westmont College Santa Barbara Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 9 | Biola University La Mirada Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
| 10 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 4 California colleges offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Global (Online) | Aliso Viejo | Public | 31 |
| Los Angeles Pacific University (Online) | San Dimas | Private not-for-profit | 6 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Dominican University of California | San Rafael | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in California.
Which California colleges award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
National University (37 graduates a year), Saint Mary's College of California (28 graduates a year) and Pepperdine University (10 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in California, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 14 California colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.
Which Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program in California has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, National University tops the list at $34,012. 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?+
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