Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in Massachusetts
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Fitchburg State University and Smith College award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Massachusetts: 27, 26 and 9 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Massachusetts colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 95 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 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg Public · Bachelor's degree | $39,530 | 26 | 55% | — | $26,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Massachusetts
Top 9 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 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst Public | 27 | Not reported |
| 2 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg Public | 26 | $39,530 |
| 3 | Smith College Northampton Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 4 | Stonehill College Easton Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 5 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 6 | Gordon College Wenham Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 7 | American International College Springfield Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | Merrimack College North Andover Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 9 | Regis College Weston Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Massachusetts colleges offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College | Boston | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Massachusetts.
Which Massachusetts colleges award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (27 graduates a year), Fitchburg State University (26 graduates a year) and Smith College (9 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Massachusetts, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Massachusetts colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.
Which Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program in Massachusetts has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Fitchburg State University tops the list at $39,530. 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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