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2026 Best Individualized Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
401 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
$65,090 Avg Early-Career Salary

Individualized Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 473 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for individualized studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in individualized studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Individualized Studies

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas At Austin the best school in the country for a degree in individualized studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 121 individualized studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $94,745 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $19,052 in student loans. Get the full individualized studies details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at Georgetown University, which ranked #2. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 15 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $66,719 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Georgetown University

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hanover. About 96% of students finish within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 36 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $81,992 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Dartmouth College

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Duke University earn around $51,346 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Duke University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 32 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $68,293 in their early career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Pennsylvania

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Southern Methodist University landed the #6 spot for individualized studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 39 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $57,967 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,712. Get the full individualized studies details for Southern Methodist University

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #7 for individualized studies this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 81 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $64,717. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #8 among the best individualized studies schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 individualized studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $48,700 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,993. See the full individualized studies program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #9 position for individualized studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 14 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $54,082 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University earned the #10 position for individualized studies this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Depaul University awarded about 21 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $62,334 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $42,350 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Depaul University

Other Individualized Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Individualized Studies rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Individualized Studies
Associate's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Individualized Studies
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 473 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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