by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for interdisciplinary studies, placing at #79 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 79 of 141 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Arizona | 3 of 4 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 23 |
The following degree levels are available for interdisciplinary studies at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $41,950 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,899 in student loans. This is above $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NAU awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies in the most recent reporting year — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
