by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University among the top schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies, placing at #33 out of 878 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in multi / interdisciplinary studies at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Certificate | 75 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at American University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 174 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 36 |
| Data Science | 35 |
| Data Analytics | 8 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Computational Science | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 113 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University earn a median of $62,559 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,836 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 75 certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
American University has not been ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
