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. Also, learn how NAU stacks up against peers offering interdisciplinary studies.
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NAU ranks competitively among schools offering interdisciplinary studies. Specifically, it ranked #72 out of 116 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $41,950 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,899 in student loans. This is above $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 49% of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at NAU were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a doctoral in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Northern Arizona University.
The interdisciplinary studies program at NAU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 86 |
NAU awarded 86 degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).