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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, consider the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#8 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#83 of 127
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#95 of 126
Best Value	Nationwide	#581 of 892
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#607 of 905

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#83 of 127
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#95 of 126
Best Value	Nationwide	#581 of 892
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#607 of 905

Earnings for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’s Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,733
2 years	$32,674
3 years	$34,658
4 years	$40,803
5 years	$46,313

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates from Western Michigan University take home a median $40,803, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates from Western Michigan University comes in at $29,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Graduates

Those who complete Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$125,305
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.