Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies is offered at 354 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% 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 (this page) | 208 |
| Associate’s Degree | 739 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 818 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Interdisciplinary Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. About 66.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 139 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 56.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 41 | 19.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 454 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 780 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 372 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 267 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their undergraduate 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 211 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 174 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 168 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 163 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 153 undergraduate 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.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 150 undergraduate 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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 147 undergraduate 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 145 undergraduate 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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their undergraduate 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 Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Interdisciplinary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations
| 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 undergraduate 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.