Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies is offered at 1,658 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 134,694 students earned theirMulti / Interdisciplinary Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,954 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 31,048 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 59,105 |
| Master’s Degree | 40,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,439 |
Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies of $46,079 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 | $43,366 |
| 4 years | $46,079 |
| 5 years | $53,317 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. About 59.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,456 |
| Women | 18,592 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,354 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 4,058 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,732 | 37.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,863 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1,484 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 875 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 434 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,893 colleges that offer a associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students seeking a associate degree is The University of Texas at Austin. This school awarded 2,364 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,951 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,704 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,646 people received their associate degree in Multi / 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 North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,513 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,439 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,288 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,140 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,110 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,069 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,053 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,023 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,021 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 998 people received their associate degree in Multi / 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 981 people received their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 951 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Oregon University is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 915 associate degrees in Multi / 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.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 895 people received their associate degree in Multi / 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 Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 868 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 848 associate degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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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 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
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