Associate Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 644 people earned their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. This earns it the #111 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,757 |
| Associate Degree | 644 |
| Basic Certificate | 361 |
| Master’s Degree | 351 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 71 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies is $38,016. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,820 and the high is $47,600.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for interdisciplinary studies students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 247 |
| Women | 397 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 366 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Victoria College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Victoria College. About 70% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Victoria College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from OSU Institute of Technology. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that OSU Institute of Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from SAU Tech. Of these students, 69% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies at Southern Arkansas University Tech make a median salary of 38,016.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from BYU - I. Of these students, 73% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU - I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Redlands Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Redlands Community College. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Redlands Community College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
SUNY Empire State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from SUNY Empire. SUNY Empire State College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
The 7th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from UNM Valencia. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Pellissippi State Community College. Of these students, 31% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pellissippi State Community College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Jefferson Community and Technical College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
The 12th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bellevue University. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Bellevue University. Of these students, 61% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bellevue University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Bethlehem College & Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Bethlehem College & Seminary. Data shows that Bethlehem College & Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Columbia State Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Columbia State Community College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Columbia State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
Northeast State Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Northeast State Technical Community College. Data shows that Northeast State Technical Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,016.
College of Southern Maryland is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from CSM. Of these students, 72% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies at College of Southern Maryland make a median salary of 38,016.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Anoka-Ramsey Community College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
Georgia Military College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Georgia Military College. Georgia Military College interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,016.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Penn College. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology make a median salary of 38,016.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Paul Smith's College. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science make a median salary of 38,016.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to interdisciplinary studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 23,920 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,514 |
| Behavioral Science | 789 |
| Natural Sciences | 607 |
| Human Biology | 97 |
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.
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