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. We've also included details on how HBU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at HBU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Houston Baptist University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at HBU is $30,569. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,629 for all interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at HBU, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Houston Baptist University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from HBU in 2020-2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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