Other Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies is offered at 659 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.7% of Other Interdisciplinary Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 30,141 students earned theirOther Interdisciplinary Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Interdisciplinary Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 695 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,327 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,476 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,320 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 209 |
Earnings of Other Interdisciplinary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies of $49,583 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,249 |
| 4 years | $49,583 |
| 5 years | $56,757 |
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
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. About 67.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 140 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 57.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 18.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 16 | 7.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Interdisciplinary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 843 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,794 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Fullerton College comes in at #2 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, 1,110 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Oregon University comes in at #3 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, 875 people received their doctor's degree in Other 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 Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 698 doctor's degrees in Other 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 North Texas is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 616 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #8 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, 556 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 439 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Thomas Edison State University is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 438 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 416 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 411 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 402 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 372 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 370 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Northeast Alabama Community College is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 335 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies. This school awarded 327 doctor's degrees in Other Interdisciplinary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Interdisciplinary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 324 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Interdisciplinary Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| 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.
