General Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 346 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,223 people 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 (this page) | 149 |
| Associate’s Degree | 715 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of General Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. About 69.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 57.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 34 | 22.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 444 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 780 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 462 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 211 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 174 undergraduate certificates 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 168 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Victoria College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 145 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 124 undergraduate certificates 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 Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for General Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 122 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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.