Master’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 351 people earned their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. This earns it the #181 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies is $48,932. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,932 to a high of $58,850.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for interdisciplinary studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. About 70.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 246 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 195 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern Utah University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Southern Utah University. About 69% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Utah University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 76% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Missouri State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Missouri State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
University of Central Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UCF. Of these students, 59% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Florida interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 6th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Alabama. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UNA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that UNA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 48,932.
Georgia State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Georgia State. About 90% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Georgia State University make a median salary of 48,932.
The 9th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from VCU. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Syracuse. Of these students, 19% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Antioch University - Midwest is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,164 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Antioch University McGregor. Of these students, 88% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Antioch University - Midwest interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 12th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from SIUE. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that SIUE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
University of South Dakota comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from USD. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at University of South Dakota make a median salary of 48,932.
The 14th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from K -State. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Brown. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Brown University make a median salary of 48,932.
The 17th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wright State University - Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
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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.
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