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2025 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
704 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,270 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in interdisciplinary studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #86 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 704 degrees in interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Interdisciplinary Studies School

Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The interdisciplinary studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Interdisciplinary Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Best Schools for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$31,955 Median Starting Salary

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 37th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 67 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program make an average of $31,955 in their early career salary.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In PA

Every student pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies has to look into Temple University. Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 21 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$57,906 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Marist College if you want to pursue a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Marist is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie. A Best Colleges rank of #177 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marist is a great college overall.

There were roughly 10 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Marist in the most recent year we have data available. Interdisciplinary Studies degree recipients from Marist College earn a boost of around $18,636 over the typical earnings of interdisciplinary studies majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NJ
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies has to look into Montclair State University. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
150 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,692 Median Starting Salary

Touro is a large private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 77th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 150 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available. Interdisciplinary Studies degree recipients from Touro College receive an earnings boost of about $2,422 above the average earnings of interdisciplinary studies majors.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
39.3% Growth in Graduates

Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 28 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Awarded
$30,099 Median Starting Salary

Millersville is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Millersville. This university ranks 53rd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 54 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at Millersville in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program earn around $30,099 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,183 Median Starting Salary

FDU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Teaneck. A Best Colleges rank of #438 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FDU is a great university overall.

There were about 14 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at FDU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program state that they receive average early career wages of $37,183.

More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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York College
Jamaica, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,718 Median Starting Salary

York is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Jamaica. This college ranks 133rd out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 14 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at York in the most recent data year. After graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients typically earn an average of $38,718 at the beginning of their careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,183 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Madison, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 44th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 26 interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with this degree at FDU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the interdisciplinary studies program report average early career wages of $37,183.

More information about a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

Best Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best interdisciplinary studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 267
New York 333 392
Maryland 279 24
New Jersey 273 92
District of Columbia 188 23

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Interdisciplinary Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Interdisciplinary Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 704

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 3,561
Biological & Physical Science 1,049
Sustainability Science 798
Nutrition Science 737
Human Biology 663
Behavioral Science 615
International Studies 577
Computational Science 549
Data Analytics 527
Data Science 467

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