Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies. In particular, it placed #14 out of 905 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 760 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,682 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,557 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
| White | 274 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 40 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 170 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at UT Austin includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 924 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 290 |
| Data Analytics | 208 |
| International Studies | 202 |
| Data Science | 174 |
| Nutrition Science | 164 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Sustainability Science | 122 |
| Computational Science | 97 |
| Museum Studies | 15 |
| Marine Science | 11 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 9 |
| Historic Preservation | 6 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 4 |