Master’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 351 people earned their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. This makes it the 181st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 351 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 71 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies is $48,932. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,932 and the high is $58,850.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for interdisciplinary studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. About 70.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 246 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 195 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for interdisciplinary studies students seekinga master's degree is Southern Utah University. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Southern Utah University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Southern Utah University make a median salary of 48,932.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from ASU - Skysong. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Missouri State. Of these students, 88% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Missouri State University - Springfield interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UCF. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 48,932.
University of North Alabama is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UNA. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Alabama interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
The 8th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Georgia State. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from VCU. About 46% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Commonwealth University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 10th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Syracuse. About 19% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Syracuse University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
Antioch University - Midwest comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,164 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Antioch University McGregor. About 88% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Antioch University - Midwest make a median salary of 48,932.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from SIUE. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 12th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Dakota. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from USD. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Kansas State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from K -State. Kansas State University interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
The 15th most popular school in the country for interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Brown. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Wright State University - Main Campus. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wright State University - Main Campus interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,932.
Indiana University - Southeast comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Indiana University - Southeast. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Indiana University - Southeast graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,932.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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