Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 354 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.8% of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,355 degrees were awarded toInterdisciplinary 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 (this page) | 818 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 298 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 19 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 28 | 6.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 454 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 983 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 780 master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their master'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.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 267 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 174 master'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master'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.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master'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.
Boise State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master'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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 122 master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to 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 master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
