General Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 346 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 29% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.6% 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 | 8,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 77 |
Earnings of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies of $44,620 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 27 | 34.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 444 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Interdisciplinary Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their doctor'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.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 780 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 462 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 360 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 267 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 211 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 195 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 163 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victoria College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their doctor'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.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 153 doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 150 doctor'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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor'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.
Touro University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to 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 doctor’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
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