South Dakota · Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in South Dakota

Ranked by graduates a year

South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota and Western Dakota Technical College award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in South Dakota: 22, 5 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 South Dakota colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 30 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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Institutions
4
offering CIP 30.00
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
30
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay
—
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
—2262%——
2University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
—560%——
3Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City Public
—254%——
4Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Public
—176%——

Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in South Dakota

Top 4 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)
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
22Not reported
2University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
5Not reported
3Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City Public
2Not reported
4Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Public
1Not reported

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in South Dakota.

Which South Dakota colleges award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+

South Dakota State University (22 graduates a year), University of South Dakota (5 graduates a year) and Western Dakota Technical College (2 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in South Dakota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 South Dakota 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 explore various academic disciplines by combining them into a cohesive educational experience. This program is ideal for those who are interested in drawing…

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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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