Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 354 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 29% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.6% of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,355 students earned theirInterdisciplinary Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Interdisciplinary Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 208 |
| Associate’s Degree | 739 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 818 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 77 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of $44,620 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 | $37,821 |
| 4 years | $44,620 |
| 5 years | $50,734 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 27 | 34.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 454 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Interdisciplinary Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. This school awarded 983 doctor's degrees in 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 780 doctor's degrees in 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 372 doctor's degrees in 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.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their doctor's degree in 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 195 doctor's degrees in 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 Mississippi is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in 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-Main Campus is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 168 doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victoria College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 155 doctor's degrees in 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.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 153 doctor's degrees in 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.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 150 doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 124 doctor's degrees in 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.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in 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.
Touro University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 112 doctor's degrees in 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.
Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 10,223 |
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program | 132 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Interdisciplinary Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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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