by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for multi / interdisciplinary studies, placing at #126 out of 878 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in multi / interdisciplinary studies at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
This multi / interdisciplinary studies field at ISU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | 85 |
| Sustainability Studies | 38 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 27 |
| Computational Science | 18 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
ISU is in the top 10% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,685 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $21,080 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 91 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
