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Associate Degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

30,896 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Median Salary
$11,954 Median Debt
An associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is offered at 555 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 30,896 people earned their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 6th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in multi / interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 57,561
Associate Degree 30,896
Master’s Degree 21,805
Basic Certificate 6,482
Graduate Certificate 3,497
Undergraduate Certificate 1,678
Doctor’s Degree 1,286

Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $29,638. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,468 to a high of $34,306.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $11,954. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,152 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,706.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 11,923
Women 18,973
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The racial-ethnic distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4,238
Black or African American 1,875
Hispanic or Latino 11,762
White 10,151
International Students 376
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,494
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There are 555 colleges that offer an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
1,417 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,417 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Pasadena City College. About 58% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#2

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
1,089 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 2nd most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,089 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Fullerton College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Fullerton College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
908 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

San Jacinto Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from San Jacinto College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#4

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, California
853 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 4th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Jacinto College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 853 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from MSJC. Of these students, 74% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MSJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
749 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Sierra College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 749 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Sierra College. About 62% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Sierra College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
567 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 6th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Chaffey College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Chaffey College make a median salary of 29,638.

#7

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, California
557 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 7th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Allan Hancock College. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Allan Hancock College. Of these students, 59% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Allan Hancock College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#8

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
553 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Riverside City College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Riverside City College. About 66% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Riverside City College make a median salary of 29,638.

#9

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, California
531 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Imperial Valley College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from IVC. About 74% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IVC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#10

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
506 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Santa Barbara City College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from SBCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Santa Barbara City College make a median salary of 29,638.

#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
485 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Golden West College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Golden West College. Of these students, 62% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Golden West College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#12

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, California
479 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 479 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Los Angeles Pierce College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#13

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
421 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Moraine Valley Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 421 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from MVCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MVCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#14

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
418 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 14th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victor Valley College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Victor Valley College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Victor Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
405 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Santa Monica College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from SMC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Santa Monica College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#16

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois
401 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

William Rainey Harper College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Harper College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. William Rainey Harper College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#17

Ventura College

Ventura, California
392 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Ventura College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Ventura College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Ventura College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#18

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
391 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

Moorpark College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Moorpark College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Moorpark College multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,638.

#19

American River College

Sacramento, California
377 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 19th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from American River. About 80% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American River graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,638.

#20

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
367 Yearly Graduations
$29,638 Average Salary
$11,954 Average Debt

The 20th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Northern Virginia Community College make a median salary of 29,638.

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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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