2026 Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maryland

General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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• Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

1

Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

$50,370 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Towson University the best school in the country for a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 33 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Typical student debt for the program is $21,241. See the full general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program report for Towson University

2

College Of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

$51,719 Median Starting Salary

College Of Southern Maryland came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of $51,719 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,728. Get the full general multi-/interdisciplinary studies details for College Of Southern Maryland

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 · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.