by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #37 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly as a strong choice for multi / interdisciplinary studies, coming in at #413 out of 878 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 413 of 878 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in California | 56 of 148 |
Here is each degree level granted in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This multi / interdisciplinary studies field at Cal Poly breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 66 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 |
| Marine Sciences | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 128 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #37 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $17,620 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |