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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois

601 students earned Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors in Illinois

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 505
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a multi / interdisciplinary studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 35.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 104,520 people employed in jobs related to a multi / interdisciplinary studies degree, compared to 2,654,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a multi / interdisciplinary studies grad in the state is $69,480, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Dominican University

River Forest
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Dominican U grads earn an average salary of $44,152.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at EIU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Rush University

Chicago
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,305. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,781 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers multi / interdisciplinary studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Political Scientists 13% $81,390
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
Geoscientists 10% $61,400
Computer Workers 9% $0
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $36,470
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5% $58,650
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Dietetic Technicians 4% $22,930
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4% $54,820
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Life Scientists 3% $85,920
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $62,330
Historians 0% $63,600
Physical Scientists 0% $105,390
Labor Relations Specialists -11% $59,460

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