by our College Data Analytics Team
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a interdisciplinary studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 61 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools.
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The right interdisciplinary studies school can pay off in your paycheck for years to come. That is why we developed our Highest Paid Interdisciplinary Studies Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose interdisciplinary studies degrees pay off the most.
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If you want to know which schools send interdisciplinary studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Lehigh University, our #1 for interdisciplinary studies graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $90,977 per year.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University typically earn about $83,165 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Stonehill College earned it the #3 place for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Stonehill College typically earn about $65,928 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in interdisciplinary studies will find them at Lipscomb University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,152.
Strong graduate earnings at Indiana University East earned it the #5 place for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,513.
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Marist College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Marist College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,695.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #7 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median of around $58,308 per year.
Cambridge College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Cambridge College make a median of around $51,218 per year.
Park University came in at #9 for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Park University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,454.
Touro College came in at #10 for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,888.
The University Of Alabama ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,664.
Eastern Washington University landed the #12 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Washington University typically earn about $54,564 annually.
University Of Arizona landed the #13 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,789.
Fitchburg State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Fitchburg State University is a public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,167.
Houston Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Houston Baptist University make a median of around $44,573 per year.
Boise State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Boise State University make a median of around $53,063 per year.
Auburn University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Auburn University make a median of around $49,480 per year.
Mount Saint Mary College landed the #18 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Mount Saint Mary College typically earn about $43,364 annually.
National University landed the #19 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from National University make a median of around $57,291 per year.
University Of Toledo landed the #20 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,707.
University Of Central Florida placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Central Florida typically earn about $50,442 annually.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earned the #22 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,430.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of about $48,160 a year early in their careers.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned the #24 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn a median of about $48,160 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #25 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach make a median of around $41,524 per year.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their interdisciplinary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 61 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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