by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how EIU stacks up against peers offering other interdisciplinary studies.
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EIU holds a strong position among schools offering other interdisciplinary studies. In particular, it placed #62 out of 303 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $53,724 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,033 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Eastern Illinois University.
The other interdisciplinary studies program at EIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 |
EIU awarded 46 degrees in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).