Best colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies in New Jersey
Ranked by graduate earnings
Raritan Valley Community College, Montclair State University and County College of Morris award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New Jersey: 160, 138 and 47 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 New Jersey colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 960 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 3 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 | Montclair State University Montclair Public · Bachelor's degree | $33,686 | 138 | 65% | — | $25,000 |
| 2 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton Public · Bachelor's degree Degree completion | $88,629 | 452 | — | — | $11,474 |
| 3 | Rutgers University - Camden Camden Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $33,109 | 15 | 67% | — | $26,250 |
Top certificate or associate program
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 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft Public · Associate degree | $27,193 | 60 | 30% | — | $13,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New Jersey
Top 9 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 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg Public | 160 | Not reported |
| 2 | Montclair State University Montclair Public | 138 | $33,686 |
| 3 | County College of Morris Randolph Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 4 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne Public | 43 | Not reported |
| 5 | Drew University Madison Private not-for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 6 | Rutgers University - Camden Camden Public | 15 | $33,109 |
| 7 | Stockton University Galloway Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 8 | Camden County College Blackwood Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 9 | Saint Elizabeth University Morristown Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 New Jersey colleges offering Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison State University (Degree completion) | Trenton | Public | 452 |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | Public | 60 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in New Jersey.
Which New Jersey colleges award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
Raritan Valley Community College (160 graduates a year), Montclair State University (138 graduates a year) and County College of Morris (47 graduates a year) award the most Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New Jersey, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 New Jersey colleges offer Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
Which Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program in New Jersey has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Montclair State University tops the list at $33,686. 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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