by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Undergraduate Certificate level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for interdisciplinary studies, coming in at #5 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 5 of 141 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 54 |
The following degree levels are granted in interdisciplinary studies at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 19 undergraduate certificate degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
VCU has not been ranked for interdisciplinary studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of interdisciplinary studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of interdisciplinary studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were Asian. Roughly 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 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 |
VCU granted 19 undergraduate certificate completions in multi/interdisciplinary studies in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (32%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 |