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2026 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia

17 Colleges in the United States
4,881 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,427 Avg Early-Career Salary

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 51 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools.

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Best Schools for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in Virginia

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 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

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Leading the list is Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, our #1 school for multi / interdisciplinary studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 294 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Virginia Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 236 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $52,463 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,423. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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College Of William And Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #3. College Of William And Mary is a large public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. College Of William And Mary awarded about 92 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $38,590 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,929 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from College Of William And Mary

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Students looking for a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #4. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 119 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $59,457 early in their careers. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $23,088 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for James Madison University

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 409 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from George Mason University earn around $49,197 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,667 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at George Mason University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond earned the #6 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 78 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $49,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University Of Richmond

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Eastern Mennonite University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Eastern Mennonite University earn around $55,325 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Eastern Mennonite University

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 328 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $52,163 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,517 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University earned the #9 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 103 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Radford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $39,562. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Radford University

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Old Dominion University earned the #10 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 201 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Old Dominion University earn around $46,359 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Old Dominion University

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Christopher Newport University came in at #11 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Newport News. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 31 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Christopher Newport University earn around $35,953 in the first couple years of their career. Christopher Newport University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Christopher Newport University

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The University Of Virginias College At Wise placed #12 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Wise. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. The University Of Virginias College At Wise awarded about 15 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Virginias College At Wise generally make around $43,988. Students borrow a median of $17,714 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of Virginias College At Wise

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Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #13 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 124 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $37,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,400 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Lord Fairfax Community College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #14 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 1,951 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $43,485. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $26,530 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Liberty University

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #15 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit university. Virginia Wesleyan College graduates 42% of students within six years. Virginia Wesleyan College awarded about 19 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $48,841 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Virginia Wesleyan College

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Norfolk State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 72 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Norfolk State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Norfolk State University earn around $54,971 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Norfolk State University

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave came in at #17 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public institution. About 49 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $40,020 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,650. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Virginia Western Community College earned the #18 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Roanoke. Virginia Western Community College awarded about 62 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Virginia Western Community College earn around $27,786 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,334 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Virginia Western Community College

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #19 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 182 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $21,923 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Northern Virginia Community College

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Virginia State University landed the #20 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Virginia State University graduates 39% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Virginia State University generally make around $40,620. Virginia State University graduates carry a median of $42,000 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Virginia State University

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Tidewater Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Tidewater Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. About 116 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Tidewater Community College earn a median of $30,605 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,787. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Tidewater Community College

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington placed #22 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $43,243 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University Of Mary Washington

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John Tyler Community College placed #23 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Chester. John Tyler Community College awarded about 49 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $36,623. Students borrow a median of $11,262 to complete this degree. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for John Tyler Community College

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College came in at #24 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Richmond. About 161 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earn around $23,059 in the first couple years of their career. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College graduates carry a median of $10,948 in student loans. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College placed #25 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Piedmont Virginia Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. There were roughly 15 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Piedmont Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $46,129 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,495 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Piedmont Virginia Community College

Rest of the Top 26 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s multi / interdisciplinary studies ranking:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 51 schools evaluated.

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