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Associate Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies

639 Yearly Graduations
$38,150 Median Salary
$11,880 Median Debt
There are 63 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 45% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of interdisciplinary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 639 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 7,810
Associate Degree 639
Master’s Degree 308
Basic Certificate 113
Undergraduate Certificate 110
Doctor’s Degree 47
Graduate Certificate 47

Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies is $38,150. 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 $38,150 to a high of $38,150.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies is $11,880. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,289 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,639.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. About 66.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 217
Women 422
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The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 80
Hispanic or Latino 123
White 327
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 83
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There are 63 colleges that offer an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas
185 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The interdisciplinary studies program at Victoria College awarded 185 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

79 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The interdisciplinary studies program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

57 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from SAU Tech. About 84% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

52 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from BYU - I. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#5

ASA College

Brooklyn, New York
40 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ASA College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from ASA Institute. Of these students, 23% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Redlands Community College

El Reno, Oklahoma
29 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Redlands Community College. About 83% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Empire State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at SUNY Empire. About 95% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The interdisciplinary studies program at University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at Pellissippi State Community College. About 61% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College.

#11

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from MATC. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Bellevue University awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, Minnesota
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Bethlehem College & Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Bethlehem College & Seminary.

#14

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, Tennessee
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The interdisciplinary studies program at Columbia State Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast State Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. The interdisciplinary studies program at Northeast State Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from CSM. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The interdisciplinary studies program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Military College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Georgia Military College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Penn College. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,114 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from Paul Smith's College.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to interdisciplinary studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biological & Physical Science 25,627
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 5,063
Behavioral Science 795
Natural Sciences 476
Human Computer Interaction 147

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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