Montana · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Best colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies in Montana

Ranked by graduate earnings

The University of Montana-Western, Montana State University Billings and The University of Montana award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Montana: 16, 10 and 10 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Montana colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 49 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…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 30.99
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
49
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$55,918
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,440
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay
—
BLS OEWS May 2025

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.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Montana State University Billings
Billings Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$55,9181030%—$34,680

Colleges awarding the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Montana

Top 6 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.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1The University of Montana-Western
Dillon Public
16Not reported
2Montana State University Billings
Billings Public
10$55,918
3The University of Montana
Missoula Public
10Not reported
4Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte Public
7Not reported
5Carroll College
Helena Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
6Montana Technological University
Butte Public
2Not reported

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Montana.

Which Montana colleges award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+

The University of Montana-Western (16 graduates a year), Montana State University Billings (10 graduates a year) and The University of Montana (10 graduates a year) award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Montana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Montana colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.

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…

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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