2026 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois

Interdisciplinary Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall interdisciplinary studies education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

1

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

$53,733 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is National Louis University, our #1 school for interdisciplinary studies. National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. National Louis University graduates 30% of students within six years. About 10 interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at National Louis University in the most recent year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $53,733 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,242. More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from National Louis University

2

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

60 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,570 Median Starting Salary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded about 60 interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $31,570 early in their careers. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $30,357 in student loans. See the full interdisciplinary studies program report for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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.