by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at JMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU as a strong choice for multi / interdisciplinary studies, placing at #147 out of 878 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 147 of 878 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia | 4 of 26 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 185 |
Here is each degree level offered in multi / interdisciplinary studies at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at JMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology and Society | 62 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 52 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University conferred 114 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $75,760 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students accumulate a median of $23,088 in student loans. This is higher than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
