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2026 Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California

1 Colleges in the United States
85 General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$53,224 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general multi-/interdisciplinary studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general multi-/interdisciplinary studies education in California.

Top Schools in General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

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Our analysis ranked Saint Marys College Of California the best school in the country for a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moraga. Saint Marys College Of California graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Saint Marys College Of California in the most recent data year. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Saint Marys College Of California earn a median of $59,760 early in their careers. Saint Marys College Of California graduates carry a median of $25,041 in student loans. Get the full general multi-/interdisciplinary studies details for Saint Marys College Of California

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Students looking for a strong general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program will find one at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System, which ranked #2. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a large public school located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo. There were roughly 44 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System generally make around $65,898. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System graduates carry a median of $27,471 in student loans. More information about a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies from Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System

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National University
San Diego, CA

National University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program make about $34,012 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $33,094 to complete this degree. Read more about the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program at National University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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