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2026 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

51 Colleges in the United States
19,599 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$46,709 Avg Early-Career Salary

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 153 schools to find the best for multi / interdisciplinary studies students.

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Best Schools for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall multi / interdisciplinary studies education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 2,364 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $45,192 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,557. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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Students looking for a strong multi / interdisciplinary studies program will find one at The University Of Texas At Dallas, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 1,434 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $46,429 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,092. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of Texas At Dallas

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranking #3. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Rice University awarded about 106 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $47,459 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Rice University

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The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Galveston. There were roughly 51 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Medical Branch in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from The University Of Texas Medical Branch earn around $79,793 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of Texas Medical Branch

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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,023 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $47,190 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,957. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Tulsa ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Tulsa awarded about 53 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Tulsa generally make around $66,166. University Of Tulsa graduates carry a median of $23,638 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of Tulsa

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University Of Houston came in at #7 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 458 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of Houston earn around $56,904 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University Of Houston

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Baylor University placed #8 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 234 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $30,987 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Baylor University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #9 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 350 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $35,520 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $22,264 in student loans. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Texas Christian University earned the #10 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 108 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Texas Christian University

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #11 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 451 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $54,711 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,114 in student loans. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Southern Methodist University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 94 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $64,190 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Southern Methodist University

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Arizona State University earned the #13 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 688 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $44,641. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $20,321 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Arizona State University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #14 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 61 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $50,993 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #15 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 316 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $52,881 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,064 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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University Of Arizona placed #16 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 541 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $38,338 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,761. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for University Of Arizona

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Texas Tech University earned the #17 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 641 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program make about $44,235 in their early career. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $24,325 in student loans. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Texas Tech University

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University Of North Texas placed #18 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 1,512 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $51,600 early in their careers. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $22,303 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for University Of North Texas

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University Of St Thomas Texas landed the #19 spot for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of St Thomas Texas awarded about 30 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from University Of St Thomas Texas earn around $58,265 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,628 to complete this degree. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for University Of St Thomas Texas

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Texas A And M University San Antonio earned the #20 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University San Antonio awarded about 259 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $48,239. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for Texas A And M University San Antonio

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San Jacinto Community College earned the #21 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 895 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $33,494. Students borrow a median of $9,257 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from San Jacinto Community College

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Amberton University came in at #22 for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Garland. About 68 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Amberton University in the most recent year. More information about a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Amberton University

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Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #23 position for multi / interdisciplinary studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chandler. About 211 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multi / interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree. Read more about the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Chandler Gilbert Community College

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At San Antonio awarded about 56 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,984. Get the full multi / interdisciplinary studies details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #25 among the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 41% of students finish within six years. Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded about 50 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multi / interdisciplinary studies degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn around $57,280 in the first couple years of their career. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. See the full multi / interdisciplinary studies program report for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Rest of the Top 50 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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

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St Marys University
San Antonio, TX
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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
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Lee College
Baytown, TX
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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX
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Honorable Mentions

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 153 schools evaluated.

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