by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for interdisciplinary studies, ranked #38 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 38 of 141 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Florida | 2 of 11 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in interdisciplinary studies at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,957 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,324 in student loans. This is above $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 12 |
FAU granted 360 bachelor’s degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 12 certificate degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
FAU is not yet ranked for interdisciplinary studies at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of interdisciplinary studies certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of interdisciplinary studies certificate degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU granted 12 certificate completions in comprehensive transition and postsecondary (ctp) program in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
