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Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

15,153 Yearly Graduations
$49,014 Median Salary
$41,000 Median Debt
A master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is offered at 508 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.9% of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,153 people earned their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in multi / interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15,153
Graduate Certificate 3,425
Doctor’s Degree 1,180

Earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $49,014. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,333 to a high of $56,215.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $57,648 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,598.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. About 61.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,914
Women 9,239
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The racial-ethnic distribution of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,234
Black or African American 1,136
Hispanic or Latino 1,458
White 6,934
International Students 3,018
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,373
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There are 508 colleges that offer a master’s degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
296 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

281 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Teachers College. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

242 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Columbia. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
226 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Penn State University Park. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

219 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UMBC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#7

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
209 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Georgetown. Of these students, 69% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
205 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Buffalo State is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Buffalo State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
200 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from IU Bloomington. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

191 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from University of Oklahoma. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
188 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UMCP. Of these students, 63% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

170 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UW Seattle. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#13

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
165 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Texas Tech. About 52% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
161 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Tufts. About 75% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
150 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from UPenn. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#16

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
138 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Liberty University. Of these students, 59% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

The New School

New York, New York
136 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from New School University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#18

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
134 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DePaul University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from DePaul. About 59% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
133 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#20

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
129 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Harvard. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
1,886
1,681
1,435
1,380
1,268

Below are some popular majors that are similar to multi / interdisciplinary studies that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded

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*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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