by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for multi / interdisciplinary studies, placing at #301 out of 878 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 301 of 878 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia | 7 of 26 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 of 185 |
The following degree levels are offered in multi / interdisciplinary studies at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 220 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at VCU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 154 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 73 |
| Data Analytics | 47 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 29 |
| Natural Sciences | 20 |
| Gerontology | 5 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 220 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $48,294 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $24,783 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 19 undergraduate certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
VCU is not currently ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of multi / interdisciplinary studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were Asian. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a undergraduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 61 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 16 |
