by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MSU compares to other colleges that offer multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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MSU is in the top 15% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies. Specifically, it ranked #206 out of 905 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,635 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, multi / interdisciplinary studies students accumulate a median of $26,043 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Find out more about MSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Michigan State University.
The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computational Science | 133 |
| International Studies | 62 |
| Sustainability Science | 58 |
| Nutrition Science | 48 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 46 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 10 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 4 |