by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranked #26 out of 878 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for multi / interdisciplinary studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 451 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This multi / interdisciplinary studies field at BU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 107 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $55,707 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students accumulate a median of $22,625 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
BU has not been ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from BU identified as women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 451 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
