2025 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #17 out of 36 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 173 doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on multi / interdisciplinary studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of multi / interdisciplinary studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for multi / interdisciplinary studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized multi / interdisciplinary studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

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Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

58 Annual Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a good choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Washington University in St Louis

2

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Missouri - Columbia

Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best multi / interdisciplinary studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	27	8
Missouri	27	90
Kansas	26	18
Iowa	26	17
Nebraska	24	7
North Dakota	21	0

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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Behavioral Science	69
Interdisciplinary Studies	55
Human Computer Interaction	20
Nutrition Science	10
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	9
Geography and Environmental Studies	5
Systems Theory	2
Cognitive Science	2
Gerontology	1

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). More about our data sources and methodologies.