Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 1,658 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.5% 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 | 31,048 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 59,105 |
| Master’s Degree | 40,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,439 |
Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies of $46,079 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. About 59.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,996 |
| Women | 2,871 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,548 | 52.4% |
| Asian | 250 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 448 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 297 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 292 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 801 | 16.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,893 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,364 graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 1,951 graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,704 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,646 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,513 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 1,439 graduate certificates 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,288 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,140 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,110 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,069 graduate certificates 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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,053 graduate certificates 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,023 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 1,021 graduate certificates 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 998 graduate certificates 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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 981 people received their graduate certificate 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 951 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 915 people received their graduate certificate 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 895 graduate certificates 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.
University of Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 868 people received their graduate certificate 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 848 people received their graduate certificate in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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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