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2023 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 468 degrees and certificates were awarded to multi / interdisciplinary studies students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in Virginia for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their doctor’s degree. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at George Mason University Report

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means James Madison University is a great place for multi / interdisciplinary studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at James Madison University Report

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

Read full report on Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at William & Mary

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.

Full Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 28
Florida 589
North Carolina 426
Tennessee 151
Georgia 268
South Carolina 20
Louisiana 64
West Virginia 140
Kentucky 58
Arkansas 33
Alabama 131

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 2,491
Sustainability Science 1,547
Nutrition Science 1,496
Behavioral Science 1,358
Computational Science 1,063
International Studies 918
Human Computer Interaction 822
Data Analytics 793
Museum Studies 696
Gerontology 655
Biological & Physical Science 639
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 522
Systems Theory 461
Dispute Resolution 416
Interdisciplinary Studies 402
Data Science 373
Mathematics & Computer Science 290
Historic Preservation 266
Science, Technology & Society 198
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 176
Cultural Studies & Analysis 161
Cognitive Science 123
Marine Science 104
Natural Sciences 76
Holocaust Studies 54
Medieval Studies 46
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature 28
Human Biology 18
Classical & Ancient Studies 17
Earth Systems Science 13
Maritime Studies 9
Accounting & Computer Science 8
Environmental Geosciences 6
Linguistics and Computer Science 6
Linguistics and Anthropology 2

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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