Doctor’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 71 people earned their doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 149th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for interdisciplinary studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
University of Missouri - Kansas City tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UMKC. Of these students, 33% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Amridge University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Amridge. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Wazzu.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Louisiana State University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to interdisciplinary studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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