by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with interdisciplinary studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $28,664. This is less than $29,629, which is the national median of all interdisciplinary studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $24,055 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the interdisciplinary studies program at WWU is $272 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Western Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 103 |
| Sustainability Science | 38 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 27 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 22 |
| Data Science | 13 |
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