Bachelor’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,757 people earned their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 63rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies is $35,228. 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 $31,615 and the high is $39,966.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies is $18,988. 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, $24,684 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,305.
The median monthly payment of a interdisciplinary studies graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $226.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,907 |
| Women | 4,850 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 186 |
| Black or African American | 1,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,563 |
| White | 3,976 |
| International Students | 152 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 570 |
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 260 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 798 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UCF. About 55% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Florida interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from FIU. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Florida International University make a median salary of 35,228.
Florida Atlantic University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 378 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from FAU. About 62% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 35,228.
Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 338 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from BYU - I. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Brigham Young University - Idaho interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
Florida Gulf Coast University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from FGCU. Of these students, 53% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida Gulf Coast University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
University of Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from University of Arizona. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at University of Arizona make a median salary of 35,228.
The 7th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from WVU. Of these students, 68% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 49% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
The 9th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UTEP. Of these students, 56% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTEP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
Touro College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Touro. About 85% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Touro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
University of Mississippi is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Ole Miss. Of these students, 54% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
Boise State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Boise State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Boise State University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
The 13th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from SCSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SCSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
Brandman University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Brandman. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Brandman University make a median salary of 35,228.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 63% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tennessee Tech University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
The University of Tennessee - Martin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UT Martin. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at The University of Tennessee - Martin make a median salary of 35,228.
University of Toledo is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from University of Toledo. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Toledo interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from EWU. Of these students, 63% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that EWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,228.
The 18th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UA. About 57% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Alabama interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,228.
Fitchburg State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Fitchburg State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Fitchburg State University make a median salary of 35,228.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to interdisciplinary studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
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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