Washington · Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Best colleges for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in Washington

Ranked by graduate earnings

Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University and Highline College award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Washington: 60, 44 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Washington colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and award 163 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 30.00
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
163
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$39,325
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,831
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay
—
BLS OEWS May 2025

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.

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
1Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,3256043%—$24,750
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,1194465%—$24,055
3University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$39,7151363%—$15,215

Colleges awarding the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Washington

Top 8 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.

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)
1Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public
60$39,325
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public
44$34,119
3Highline College
Des Moines Public
19Not reported
4Northwest University
Kirkland Private not-for-profit
14Not reported
5University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma Public
13$39,715
6Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon Public
11Not reported
7Washington State University
Pullman Public
1Not reported
8Northwest University - Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Common questions

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

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

Eastern Washington University (60 graduates a year), Western Washington University (44 graduates a year) and Highline College (19 graduates a year) award the most Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Washington colleges offer Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.

Which Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Eastern Washington University tops the list at $39,325. 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 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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