by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Columbia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 905 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia University earn a median of $80,410 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $18,070 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Read more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 513 |
| Other Races | 36 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University 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 Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at Columbia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 329 |
| Data Science | 208 |
| Data Analytics | 184 |
| Nutrition Science | 96 |
| Climate Science | 76 |
| Dispute Resolution | 29 |
| Historic Preservation | 26 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 24 |
| Cognitive Science | 12 |
| Gerontology | 8 |
| Behavioral Science | 4 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 2 |