by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies, placing at #203 out of 878 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 203 of 878 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois | 10 of 63 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 124 |
The following degree levels are granted in multi / interdisciplinary studies at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at EIU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 7 |
| Gerontology | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,724 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,033 in student loans. This is lower than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 |
