### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Interdisciplinary Studies is a valuable choice and naturally a required first step for scholars aspiring to pursue a career as an admissions counselor, an education administrator, or a grant writer. In fact, interdisciplinary studies is somewhat popular coming in at the 78th most popular major. In the last year, there were 5,508 interdisciplinary studies degrees conferred. In-state tuition for interdisciplinary studies at private universities is, on average, 3.4 times more costly than their public rivals.

 There are 215 colleges that offer interdisciplinary studies. This number of universities is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you are looking to surround yourself with other interdisciplinary studies undergraduates, look at colleges in Florida which have the most students admitted to interdisciplinary studies annually. More generally, the top region to pursue interdisciplinary studies is in the Southeast region with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university), and [Florida Atlantic University](/colleges/florida-atlantic-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to major in interdisciplinary studies is the American Athletic Conference with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) representing the conference. That being said, our selection for the best college for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). You may also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The 'best' school does not mean it is the 'best' school for you. There might be lots more perspectives to weigh when selecting school. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely modify your decision on which university to attend. Here at Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which interdisciplinary studies school has the best college campus, the winner is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which university has the best campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more in order to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our pick of the college with the best student life for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about our top recommendations. Some of our picks might surprise you.

 If cost is a major factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspappears to be our most expensive school for interdisciplinary studies, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag of [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may want to know that interdisciplinary studies is the 301st most expensive degree in the nation, with an average bill of $23,800. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for interdisciplinary studies nationally is Rhode Island with costs at the primary university, Brown University, of $57,112. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the U.S. for interdisciplinary studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with a cost of $46,790, [Regis College](/colleges/regis-college) with a cost of $42,650, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for interdisciplinary studies is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Boise State University](/colleges/boise-state-university) with a cost of $22,452, [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, and [Dixie State University](/colleges/dixie-state-university) with a cost of $14,976. More optimistically, the most affordable school for interdisciplinary studies is [Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/slippery-rock-university-of-pennsylvania). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying around $8,900 for a degree in interdisciplinary studies. The price balloons intensely to a median of $21,400 for an out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the school with the best value for interdisciplinary studies: [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). Here you will find our comprehensive list about the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this discussion is predicated on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for interdisciplinary studies majors range widely, but within two years completing the major students will often make around $45,800. While there is much variation in pay; top earners can enjoy pay up to $68,800. Even right out of college, the lowest end jobs within the interdisciplinary studies field earn $30,900, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates from interdisciplinary studies have come from [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of interdisciplinary studies ranks decent, coming within the 71st percentile of all majors. The school with the most composite diversity for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Interdisciplinary Studies major only ranks within the 91st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 63rd percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 55% of those studying interdisciplinary studies. Additionally, 62% of undergraduates pursuing an interdisciplinary studies major are women.

 The median score for interdisciplinary studies' professors is 4.2 stars, a rating that is 5% greater than the median score across every major; this is a good score. If you are interested in the most popular interdisciplinary studies instructor in the nation, look no further than Michael Blitz from [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice). It may come as a surprise, but the highest ranked instructors of interdisciplinary studies from student rankings are found at [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus). If we consider data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the college with comprehensively the best instructors for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). One will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have an extensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you believe that looking at academics from examples only formed from superlatives can cause issues. We encourage you to explore our more focused pages on different universities and read a few of Authority's helpful background articles on useful things to look for as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Interdisciplinary studies is the 78th most popular degree in America, with 5,508 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #79 [Agricultural Business and Management](/rankings/best-colleges-for-agricultural-business-and-management), and narrowly lost to #77 [Industrial Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-industrial-engineering).

 The degree is offered at a total of 215 colleges across the nation, and is the 96th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 7% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that roughly 1 out of 2 colleges offering interdisciplinary studies are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most interdisciplinary studies graduates, largely led by [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), while it’s the American Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Florida ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) and [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more interdisciplinary studies graduates than [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), which graduated 640 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study interdisciplinary studies). More students studied interdisciplinary studies as a percentage of total students at [Trinity Baptist College](/colleges/trinity-baptist-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Interdisciplinary studies is the 301st most expensive major in the United States, with a median cost of $23,809 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #302, [Family and Consumer Economics](rankings/best-colleges-for-family-and-consumer-economics), with a median cost of $23,615).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 interdisciplinary studies programs led by [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with an annual cost of $46,790. Rhode Island is the most expensive state for interdisciplinary studies led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 70.68% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 29.45% less than your average private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for interdisciplinary studies is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university), which is the 15th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). It costs just $4,208 per year, but it is ranked 78th for its interdisciplinary studies program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/slippery-rock-university-of-pennsylvania)  could be for you, ranked #14 with an in-state cost of just $7,716. Another more affordable choice would be #4, [Florida Atlantic University](/colleges/florida-atlantic-university) in Palm Beach County, FL with a cost of $2,522 for in-state students and $14,374 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a major investment for most people. It is important to make sure you get a strong return on that investment. We aim for the following income and job placement info to aid you in making an informed decision when electing your major.

 In their first year out of university, Interdisciplinary Studies majors make $33,905 per annum on average (bottom 37%). Further into their professional lives, they ordinarily earn somewhere between $30,931 and $68,846, but average more or less $45,798. Just so you know, that's 19% greater than the United States average.

 The most popular job placement for an Interdisciplinary Studies graduate is Analyst, which commonly earn near $54,000; next are Account Executive and Sales Consultant, which for the most part earn roughly $36,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is The Southwest. The highest earning state for Interdisciplinary Studies alumni is FL. The best paid conference for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates is Patriot League.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Interdisciplinary Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors always have a large impact your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thoughtful instructor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the flip side, a bad experience with a professor can drive undesirable anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Interdisciplinary Studies have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, putting these professors in 98th place in the nation based on student approval. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% above the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Interdisciplinary Studies barely edged-out those from ["Sales and Merchandising"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sales-and-merchandising), whereas ["Retailing and Retail Operations"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-retailing-and-retail-operations)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Interdisciplinary Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Interdisciplinary Studies professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best Interdisciplinary Studies professors. The Northeast 10 Conference has the highest rated Interdisciplinary Studies professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Interdisciplinary Studies professors. Private universities tend to have higher rated Interdisciplinary Studies professors than public institutions. Finally, New Hampshire has the highest rated Interdisciplinary Studies professors in the nation.

 Michael Blitz, instructor at [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice)&nbspin New York, NY is the most popular Interdisciplinary Studies professor in the United States. Maria Hodermarska, professor at [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspin New York, NY is the highest rated Interdisciplinary Studies professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an especially productive period of one's life; it's an opportunity for personal growth and maturation. Students begin to capture what they can be and cultivate many of the essential skills to be a thriving adult. But learning is deeper than what one learns in a classroom - the interactions which one has with their schoolmates, the nugget of wisdom learned from an old professor, the exposure to a different worldview. Therefore, a diverse student experience greatly enriches what one gains from the time at university.

 Interdisciplinary Studies is a slightly more racially diverse subject than average\*. 55% of the nation's Interdisciplinary Studies majors are white students, followed by black students (23%), latino students (13%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/east-stroudsburg-university-of-pennsylvania) located in East Stroudsburg, PA.

 Furthermore, Interdisciplinary Studies significatly skews female, with 62% of students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [John Carroll University](/colleges/john-carroll-university) in University Heights, OH.

 Another significant type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Interdisciplinary Studies is the 36th most socioeconomically diverse focus in America. 27% of its students come from families earning less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from homes earning between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 25% grew up in high income families. [Cambridge College](/colleges/cambridge-college) is the most financially diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall TX is the most diverse state for Interdisciplinary Studies. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 23%
* Latino: 13%
* White: 55%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 38%
* Female: 62%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 64%
* Out of State: 33%
* International: 2%


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