Master’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies
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Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 308 master's degrees were awarded to interdisciplinary studies majors. 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 | 308 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies is $46,387. 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 $46,387 and the high is $46,387.
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 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of interdisciplinary studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 160 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
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. The interdisciplinary studies program at Southern Utah University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at USC. About 48% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The interdisciplinary studies program at University of Central Florida awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at UNA. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Georgia State. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at Syracuse. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Antioch University McGregor. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,579 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,146 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at SIUE. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The interdisciplinary studies program at University of South Dakota awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at K -State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at UW Tacoma. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Brown. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at Wright State University - Main Campus. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arcadia University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Arcadia.
Eastern Mennonite University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to interdisciplinary studies majors at Eastern Mennonite. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. The interdisciplinary studies program at Eastern Washington University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to interdisciplinary studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,716 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,227 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,196 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,148 |
| Computational Science | 953 |
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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