California Public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies Universities

Compare 22 programs at 22 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of California-Irvine

Irvine, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #4 QS World #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,251/yr
Admission rate: 29%
Earnings (10yr): $80,735
Students: 30,197

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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California · Public University · Est. 1891

US #5 QS World #200 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,109/yr
Admission rate: 33%
Earnings (10yr): $74,915
Students: 23,113

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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #12 QS World #380 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,890/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $68,396
Students: 17,940

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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, California · Public University · Est. 1954

US #13 QS World #400 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,304/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $67,699
Students: 22,593

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University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, California · Public University · Est. 1868

US #90 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,481/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $92,446
Students: 33,068

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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1919

US #95 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,548/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,511
Students: 33,475

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University of California-Davis

Davis, California · Public University · Est. 1905

US #108 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,741/yr
Admission rate: 42%
Earnings (10yr): $80,838
Students: 32,253

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San Diego State University

San Diego, California · Public University · Est. 1897

US #148 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,364/yr
Admission rate: 36%
Earnings (10yr): $64,909
Students: 35,377

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,278/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $68,077
Students: 18,639

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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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California State University-Northridge

Northridge, California · Public University · Est. 1958

US #250 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,021/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,115
Students: 32,691

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California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California · Public University · Est. 1911

US #274 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,000/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $61,244
Students: 21,605

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California State University-Chico

Chico, California · Public University · Est. 1887

US #379 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,480/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $64,172
Students: 13,631

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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #383 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,338/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $64,876
Students: 28,350

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California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #396 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,564/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,977
Students: 15,023

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California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #444 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,615/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $57,162
Students: 12,538

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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #524 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,320/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $71,401
Students: 9,809

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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #772 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $5,652/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,009
Students: 8,577

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California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #891 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,067/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $63,188
Students: 8,385

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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #904 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $12,885/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $65,986
Students: 5,166

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Interdisciplinary Studies programmes report a median $33,993 two years after finishing, across 302 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,475.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of California-Irvine, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Santa Cruz. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies universities in California

This page lists public Master's Interdisciplinary Studies universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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