by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Interdisciplinary Studies is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Shorter University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in interdisciplinary studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Shorter paid an average of $550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,380 | $22,380 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,160 | $2,160 |
Learn more about Shorter tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Shorter interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Shorter Online Learning page.
About 55.6% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 60.4%.
Around 55.6% of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shorter in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 42%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Interdisciplinary Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to interdisciplinary studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 4 |
View All Interdisciplinary Studies Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
