2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studiesdoctorate programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #239 out of the 295 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for interdisciplinary studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3 doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Interdisciplinary Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies matters. We created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Interdisciplinary Studies ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of interdisciplinary studies students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for interdisciplinary studies.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Interdisciplinary Studies in the United States

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for interdisciplinary studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

2 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AL

#1 Best Quality In AL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. UA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies in Alabama.

There were about 2 interdisciplinary studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from The University of Alabama

2

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

1 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In LA

#1 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies in Louisiana.

There were about 1 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

3

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

#1 Most Popular In MO

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Missouri - Kansas City if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from University of Missouri - Kansas City

3

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

#1 Most Popular In WA

Washington State University is a popular decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Washington State University

3

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

#1 Most Popular In NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

3

Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OH

#1 Most Popular In OH

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Union Institute & University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Union Institute & University

3

Brown University
Providence, RI

#1 Most Popular In RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies has to take a look at Brown University. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Brown University

3

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

#1 Most Popular In MI

Western Michigan University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population. More information about a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Western Michigan University

Interdisciplinary Studies by Region

View the Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Interdisciplinary Studies for a specific region near you.

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Rankings in Majors Related to Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies is one of 44 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies	3

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	264
Nutrition Science	183
Biological & Physical Science	85
Behavioral Science	71
Cognitive Science	42
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	34
Computational Science	34
Dispute Resolution	29
Science, Technology & Society	29
Gerontology	28

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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