Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 354 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.6% 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 | 77 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies of $44,620 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 11 | 25.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 454 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their graduate certificate 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 780 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 372 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 267 graduate certificates 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 Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 257 graduate certificates 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 Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their graduate certificate 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 Mississippi is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their graduate certificate in 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 Tennessee-Martin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 163 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victoria College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 153 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 150 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their graduate certificate 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 112 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
