1,819 colleges are offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,220 schools have the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program and 535 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 117,313 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 7,488 students earned undergraduate certificate, 33,026 students earned associate's, 57,364 students earned bachelor's, and 16,321 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Program is $41,693
Colleges Offering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program is $10,210 for state residents and $32,652 for out-of-state students. For graduate Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs, the average tuition is $11,875 for state residents and $24,807 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 566 | 33,026 | 12,572 | 20,454 |
| Bachelor | 1,220 | 57,364 | 20,865 | 36,499 |
| Master | 535 | 15,141 | 5,911 | 9,230 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 183 | 1,126 | 474 | 652 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 3 | 43 | 2 | 41 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 4 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 89 | 1,678 | 836 | 842 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 15 | 60 | 24 | 36 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 20 | 219 | 84 | 135 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 251 | 5,531 | 2,039 | 3,492 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 296 | 3,114 | 1,206 | 1,908 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 61 | 310 | 93 | 217 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies is $41,693. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master's degree is $60,649.
The average loan debt of the completers in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies programs is $22,110
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $221. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program, the graduates from Harvey Mudd College have the highest earning of $166,134 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of the Pacific and Carnegie Mellon University follow it with average earning $146,417 and $103,805 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | $66,255 | $166,134 | $13,845 | $23,000 | $230 |
| University of the Pacific | $55,340 | $146,417 | $12,201 | $13,000 | $130 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $103,805 | $8,650 | $23,250 | $232 |
| Georgetown University | $65,081 | $78,176 | $6,515 | $14,741 | $147 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $61,884 | $76,283 | $6,357 | $26,500 | $265 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Sub Major Programs
In Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies area, the graduates who completing Mathematics and Computer Science program have the highest salary of $100,008 and Systems Science and Theory program have the second highest salary of $73,218 in average.
Associate's Human Computer Interaction program shows the highest earning ($35,770) and Biological and Physical Sciences program follows with $33,525 average salary.
Human Computer Interaction Master's program has $106,016 average salary and Systems Science and Theory program completers earn $88,622 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $36,583 | $3,049 | $24,210 | $242 |
| Master's | $47,733 | $3,978 | $39,704 | $446 |
| Post-MS | $60,954 | $5,080 | $34,908 | $392 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $33,525 | $2,794 | $7,462 | $75 |
| Bachelor's | $41,885 | $3,490 | $22,985 | $230 |
| Master's | $86,631 | $7,219 | $44,151 | $496 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $45,367 | $3,781 | $18,498 | $185 |
| Master's | $54,159 | $4,513 | $53,497 | $601 |
| Post-MS | $59,374 | $4,948 | $32,888 | $370 |
| Systems Science and Theory Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $73,218 | $6,101 | $24,141 | $241 |
| Master's | $88,622 | $7,385 | $32,064 | $361 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $100,008 | $8,334 | $19,559 | $195 |
| Biopsychology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $38,259 | $3,188 | $21,250 | $213 |
| Gerontology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $34,379 | $2,865 | $24,974 | $250 |
| Master's | $50,036 | $4,170 | $49,034 | $551 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $36,431 | $3,036 | $20,923 | $209 |
| Master's | $43,146 | $3,595 | $44,366 | $499 |
| Museology/Museum Studies Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $42,977 | $3,581 | $46,788 | $526 |
| Science, Technology and Society Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $62,123 | $5,177 | $22,619 | $226 |
| Master's | $62,299 | $5,192 | - | - |
| Behavioral Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $32,564 | $2,714 | $7,000 | $70 |
| Bachelor's | $32,419 | $2,702 | $27,616 | $276 |
| Natural Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $28,667 | $2,389 | $10,581 | $106 |
| Bachelor's | $32,408 | $2,701 | $22,092 | $221 |
| Nutrition Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $41,490 | $3,457 | $21,241 | $212 |
| Master's | $55,703 | $4,642 | $47,831 | $538 |
| International/Global Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $40,238 | $3,353 | $20,754 | $207 |
| Master's | $82,137 | $6,845 | $38,301 | $431 |
| Post-MS | $64,432 | $5,369 | $18,663 | $210 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $29,257 | $2,438 | $22,180 | $222 |
| Cognitive Science Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $48,341 | $4,028 | $16,581 | $166 |
| Master's | $52,077 | $4,340 | $30,750 | $346 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $29,319 | $2,443 | - | - |
| Master's | $37,863 | $3,155 | $36,821 | $414 |
| Human Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $42,935 | $3,578 | $16,968 | $170 |
| Dispute Resolution Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $68,374 | $5,698 | $57,464 | $646 |
| Post-MS | $42,048 | $3,504 | $60,455 | $680 |
| Human Computer Interaction Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $35,770 | $2,981 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Bachelor's | $51,200 | $4,267 | $25,900 | $259 |
| Master's | $106,016 | $8,835 | $51,739 | $582 |
| Marine Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $36,217 | $3,018 | $20,979 | $210 |
| Sustainability Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $39,476 | $3,290 | $22,018 | $220 |
| Master's | $65,306 | $5,442 | $48,331 | $543 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
