Doctor’s Degrees in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Education Levels of Other Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 196 people earned their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies. This earns it the #80 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other interdisciplinary studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 1,860 |
Graduate Certificate | 415 |
Doctor’s Degree | 196 |
Earnings of Other Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies is $79,951. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,244 to a high of $82,999.

Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 80 |
Women | 116 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of other interdisciplinary studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 33 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 97 |
International Students | 20 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |

Most Popular Other Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other interdisciplinary studies students seekinga doctor's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,854 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from CIIS. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at California Institute of Integral Studies make a median salary of 79,951.
The most popular school in the United States for other interdisciplinary studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Stockton University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Stockton State. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at Stockton University make a median salary of 79,951.
Saybrook University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Saybrook University. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saybrook University other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
North Carolina A & T State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from NC A&T. About 60% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at North Carolina A & T State University make a median salary of 79,951.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,951.
James Madison University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from JMU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at James Madison University make a median salary of 79,951.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from U-M. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drew University. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Drew. About 71% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drew University other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
North Carolina State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from NC State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. North Carolina State University other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
Union Institute & University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,795 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Union. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Union graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,951.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from UCLA. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 79,951.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from UMES. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Eastern Shore other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from UCA. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Arkansas other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
University of Louisville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from UofL. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at University of Louisville make a median salary of 79,951.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from WUSTL. Washington University in St Louis other interdisciplinary studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,951.
Marywood University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Marywood. Data shows that Marywood graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,951.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from VCU. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,951.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other interdisciplinary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from UC Santa Cruz. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Santa Cruz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,951.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other interdisciplinary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Notre Dame. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies at University of Notre Dame make a median salary of 79,951.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other interdisciplinary studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Behavioral Science | 150 |
Computational Science | 91 |
Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
Cognitive Science | 76 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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