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Associate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

32,998 Yearly Graduations
$27,494 Median Salary
$9,250 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 61% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 32,998 associate degrees were awarded to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors. 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 59,095
Associate Degree 32,998
Master’s Degree 12,425
Basic Certificate 4,532
Undergraduate Certificate 3,012
Graduate Certificate 2,765
Doctor’s Degree 1,068

Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $27,494. 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 $23,751 to a high of $31,160.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $9,250. 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, $11,263 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,599.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 12,448
Women 20,550
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The racial-ethnic distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4,675
Black or African American 1,847
Hispanic or Latino 11,903
White 11,494
International Students 640
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,439
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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
52% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,417 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Pasadena City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#2

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
1,089 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,089 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Fullerton College. Of these students, 71% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
908 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 908 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from San Jacinto College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#4

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, California
853 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 853 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from MSJC. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
749 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 749 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Sierra College. Of these students, 67% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
567 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 567 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Chaffey College. Of these students, 59% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, California
557 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 557 associate degrees were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Allan Hancock College. Of these students, 61% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
553 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 553 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Riverside City College. Of these students, 65% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, California
531 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 531 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from IVC. Of these students, 76% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
506 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 506 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from SBCC. Of these students, 66% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
485 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 485 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Golden West College. About 63% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, California
479 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 479 associate degrees were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
421 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 421 associate degrees were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at MVCC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#14

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
418 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Victor Valley College awarded 418 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
405 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 405 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from SMC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#16

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois
401 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 401 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Harper College. Of these students, 58% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Ventura College

Ventura, California
392 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 392 associate degrees were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Ventura College. Of these students, 69% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
391 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Moorpark College awarded 391 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

American River College

Sacramento, California
377 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 377 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from American River. About 78% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
367 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 367 people received their associate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 64% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biological & Physical Science 25,627
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 5,063
Behavioral Science 795
Interdisciplinary Studies 639
Natural Sciences 476

References

*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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