by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for other interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,479 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,071 for all other interdisciplinary studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,033 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,871.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in other interdisciplinary studies from EIU in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 13 |
| Systems Theory | 4 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 1 |
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