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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Every multi / interdisciplinary studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University of Massachusetts Amherst stacks up to those at other schools.

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 31,642 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies section at the bottom of this page.

UMass Amherst Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Master’s Degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Online Classes Are Available at UMass Amherst

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UMass Amherst does offer online education options in multi / interdisciplinary studies for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

UMass Amherst Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Rankings

There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Program

41% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 39% men graduate in multi / interdisciplinary studies each year. UMass Amherst does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 20% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a multi / interdisciplinary studies master's degree from UMass Amherst, 56% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 15
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 102
International Students 37
Other Races/Ethnicities 8

Concentrations Within Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Massachusetts Amherst. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Nutrition Science 14
Sustainability Science 14
Mathematics & Computer Science 4

Careers That Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Grads May Go Into

A degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Accountants and Auditors 35,360 $81,460
Medical Scientists 13,430 $92,980
Computer Workers 11,190 $92,110
Biological Scientists 4,470 $84,790
Natural Sciences Managers 4,040 $183,490

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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