Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Houston-Downtown, The University of Texas at El Paso and University of Houston award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Texas: 227, 207 and 170 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 20 Texas colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 1,144 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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Top 3 institutions, 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 | Victoria College Victoria Public · Associate degree | $32,276 | 149 | 29% | — | $7,829 |
| 2 | Baylor University Waco Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $30,687 | 11 | 80% | $35,682 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Wiley University Marshall Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $24,629 | 21 | 24% | $12,438 | $30,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Texas
Top 10 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.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston Public | 227 | Not reported |
| 2 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Public | 207 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Houston Houston Public | 170 | Not reported |
| 4 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Public | 101 | Not reported |
| 5 | Texas A & M International University Laredo Public | 67 | Not reported |
| 6 | Houston Christian University Houston Private not-for-profit | 52 | Not reported |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon Public | 44 | Not reported |
| 8 | University of St Thomas Houston Private not-for-profit | 43 | Not reported |
| 9 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches Public | 18 | Not reported |
| 10 | Baylor University Waco Private not-for-profit | 11 | $30,687 |
ShowHide the other 10 Texas colleges offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria College | Victoria | Public | 149 |
| Wiley University | Marshall | Private not-for-profit | 21 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | Private not-for-profit | 11 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton | Private not-for-profit | 8 |
| Texas Lutheran University | Seguin | Private not-for-profit | 6 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Jarvis Christian University | Hawkins | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Texas A&M University - College Station | College Station | Public | 2 |
| Houston City College | Houston | Public | 1 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees?+
University of Houston-Downtown (227 graduates a year), The University of Texas at El Paso (207 graduates a year) and University of Houston (170 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 20 Texas colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.
What is the focus of the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?+
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