Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
Touro University, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science and Mount Saint Mary College award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New York: 99, 12 and 11 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 17 New York colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 176 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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Top 4 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 | Touro University New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $41,692 | 99 | 72% | $27,110 | $16,417 |
| 2 | Marist University Poughkeepsie Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $57,906 | 10 | 80% | $33,867 | $31,142 |
| 3 | CUNY York College Jamaica Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $38,718 | 7 | 32% | — | — |
| 4 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $33,333 | 12 | 51% | $22,773 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New York
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 | Touro University New York Private not-for-profit | 99 | $41,692 |
| 2 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths Private not-for-profit | 12 | $33,333 |
| 3 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
| 4 | Marist University Poughkeepsie Private not-for-profit | 10 | $57,906 |
| 5 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 6 | CUNY York College Jamaica Public | 7 | $38,718 |
| 7 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 8 | Hamilton College Clinton Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 10 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo Public | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 7 New York colleges offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton University | Houghton | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| CUNY Queens College | Queens | Public | 1 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| St Bonaventure University | Saint Bonaventure | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Siena University | Loudonville | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Empire State University (Degree completion) | Saratoga Springs | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
Touro University (99 graduates a year), Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (12 graduates a year) and Mount Saint Mary College (11 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 17 New York colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.
Which Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Touro University tops the list at $41,692. 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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