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Graduate Certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

2,765 Yearly Graduations
$50,323 Median Salary
$22,357 Median Debt
There are 297 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 24% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 13.5% of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,765 earned their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 7th most popular graduate certificate 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
Master’s Degree 12,425
Graduate Certificate 2,765
Doctor’s Degree 1,068

Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $50,323. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,749 to a high of $60,745.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $22,357. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,472 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,241.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. About 63.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 999
Women 1,766
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The racial-ethnic distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 126
Black or African American 180
Hispanic or Latino 250
White 1,586
International Students 374
Other Races/Ethnicities 249
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There are 297 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
208 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Harvard University awarded 208 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
193 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Iowa. About 63% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

104 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UMBC. About 36% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
86 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at UMCP. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#5

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
68 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Naval Postgraduate School is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Naval Postgraduate School awarded 68 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, California
61 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Keck Graduate Institute. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from KGI. Of these students, 72% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
56 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 56 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#8

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
53 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Mizzou. Of these students, 72% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
52 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UF. Of these students, 62% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
49 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at UAB. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
46 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Portland State University. About 65% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
45 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Colorado State. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

44 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences awarded 44 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
44 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Missouri State. Of these students, 73% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
44 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Northwestern University awarded 44 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
43 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Syracuse. Of these students, 53% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

40 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 55% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

40 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. About 25% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Siena College

Loudonville, New York
36 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Siena College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,925 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 graduate certificates were handed out to multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Siena. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 34 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 562
Sustainability Science 287
262
Gerontology 235
Museum Studies 206

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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