by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in interdisciplinary studies at VCU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for interdisciplinary studies, coming in at #21 out of 148 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 21 of 148 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 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 10 master’s degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for interdisciplinary studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 60% of interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at VCU were Black or African American. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU conferred 10 master’s degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 |