by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 499 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 630 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $35,476. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,228 for all interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 499 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from FIU in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 324 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 17 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 735 |
| International Studies | 83 |
| Sustainability Science | 68 |
| Computational Science | 7 |
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