Best colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies in Massachusetts
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Bridgewater State University and Boston University award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Massachusetts: 220, 50 and 37 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 22 Massachusetts colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 457 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 8 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 | Boston University Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $54,456 | 37 | 89% | $21,956 | $22,625 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst Public · Bachelor's degree | $47,762 | 220 | 83% | — | $29,309 |
| 3 | Brandeis University Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $51,615 | 16 | 86% | $25,074 | — |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $41,820 | 19 | 87% | $24,533 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Emmanuel College Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $41,346 | 5 | 68% | $29,723 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Emerson College Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $39,183 | 15 | 77% | $40,982 | $25,987 |
| 7 | Suffolk University Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $37,935 | 10 | 61% | $28,895 | $24,485 |
| 8 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $35,293 | 14 | 56% | — | $26,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Massachusetts
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 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst Public | 220 | $47,762 |
| 2 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater Public | 50 | Not reported |
| 3 | Boston University Boston Private not-for-profit | 37 | $54,456 |
| 4 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Private not-for-profit | 24 | Not reported |
| 5 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester Private not-for-profit | 19 | $41,820 |
| 6 | Brandeis University Waltham Private not-for-profit | 16 | $51,615 |
| 7 | Emerson College Boston Private not-for-profit | 15 | $39,183 |
| 8 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams Public | 14 | $35,293 |
| 9 | Lesley University Cambridge Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
| 10 | Tufts University Medford Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 12 Massachusetts colleges offering Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | Boston | Private not-for-profit | 10 |
| Clark University | Worcester | Private not-for-profit | 6 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Lasell University | Newton | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Smith College | Northampton | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Williams College | Williamstown | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Amherst College | Amherst | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | Public | 2 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
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 (220 graduates a year), Bridgewater State University (50 graduates a year) and Boston University (37 graduates a year) award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Massachusetts, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 22 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, Boston University tops the list at $54,456. 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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