General Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies is offered at 346 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,223 degrees were awarded toGeneral Interdisciplinary Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Interdisciplinary Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 149 |
| Associate’s Degree | 715 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies of $44,620 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,821 |
| 4 years | $44,620 |
| 5 years | $50,734 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,279 |
| Women | 5,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,299 | 50.5% |
| Asian | 235 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,653 | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,505 | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 360 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 221 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 158 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 444 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 780 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 360 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 267 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 257 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 195 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 174 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victoria College is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 155 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 153 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Interdisciplinary Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.