General Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 346 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.8% of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,223 students earned theirGeneral 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 (this page) | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies of $44,620 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Interdisciplinary Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 298 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 19 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 28 | 6.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 444 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 780 people received their master'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 International University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 462 master'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 Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 360 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their master'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 Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 211 master'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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 200 master'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.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 155 master'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.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master'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.
Boise State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 150 master'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 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 147 master'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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 122 master's degrees in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Interdisciplinary Studies that also offer master’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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