Doctor’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,286 people earned their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 17th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in multi / interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 21,805 |
Graduate Certificate | 3,497 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,286 |
Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $81,475. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $76,421 and the high is $84,189.

Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. About 58.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 540 |
Women | 746 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 55 |
Black or African American | 80 |
Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
White | 604 |
International Students | 363 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 95 |

Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 180 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Missouri - Kansas City tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UMKC. Of these students, 33% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at University of Missouri - Kansas City make a median salary of 81,475.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from WUSTL. About 91% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington University in St Louis multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UNC Chapel Hill. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 81,475.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from GMU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. George Mason University multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
The 5th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,854 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from CIIS. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at California Institute of Integral Studies make a median salary of 81,475.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from NUS Florida. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 81,475.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UT Austin. About 35% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 81,475.
The 8th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Teachers College. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
Stony Brook University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from SUNY Stony Brook. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $81,475.
Stockton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Stockton State. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Stockton University make a median salary of 81,475.
Northwestern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Northwestern. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Northwestern University make a median salary of 81,475.
The 12th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UAMS. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make a median salary of 81,475.
The 12th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saybrook University. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Saybrook University. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Saybrook University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $81,475.
University of Kansas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from KU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $81,475.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from U-M. Of these students, 86% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UGA. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
The 16th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Cornell. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Cornell University make a median salary of 81,475.
North Carolina State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from NC State. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from ASU - Tempe. About 59% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $81,475.
The 19th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Tufts. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $81,475.
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*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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