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Graduate Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Programs at Northwestern University

81 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Master's

Here is an overview of the graduate program in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 45 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Northwestern University Graduate Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Rankings

#4 in the U.S.
#2 in Illinois
#2 in the Great Lakes Region

By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranked #4 out of 932 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools 4 of 932
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois 2 of 63
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2 of 130

Graduate Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees at Northwestern University

The table below lists every degree level offered in multi / interdisciplinary studies at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 72
Master’s 49
Doctoral 10
Graduate Certificate 22

Graduate Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Majors at Northwestern University

This multi / interdisciplinary studies area of study at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Data Science 54
Sustainability Studies 46
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Behavioral Sciences 8
Systems Science and Theory 8
Biological and Physical Sciences 5
Cognitive Science 4
Science, Technology and Society 4
International/Globalization Studies 1

Northwestern University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 49 master’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Master’s Rankings

Northwestern University ranks competitively among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 45 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 2
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools 4

Northwestern University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$77,532 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $76,704 $76,704
Fees $828 $828

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 49% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Master's degree grads The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Ethnic diversity of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 24
Other Races 2

Northwestern University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Doctoral Rankings

Northwestern University has not been ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 30% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctoral degree grads The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Ethnic diversity of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Northwestern University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 22 graduate certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

Northwestern University is a solid choice among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
College Major Top Ranked 5
College Major Top Ranked 20

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 32% of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificate degree grads The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies.

Ethnic diversity of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 1

Undergraduate Study in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies at Northwestern University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 72

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