by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in multi / interdisciplinary studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 310 |
| Certificate | 250 |
| Master’s | 357 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 59 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 310 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $46,113 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, multi / interdisciplinary studies students accumulate a median of $26,550 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 74 |
UMass Amherst awarded 229 bachelor’s degrees in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
UMass Amherst conferred 47 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
UMass Amherst granted 20 bachelor’s completions in sustainability studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
UMass Amherst conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in biological and physical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
UMass Amherst conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in mathematics and computer science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 250 certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UMass Amherst conferred 188 certificate completions in business analytics in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
UMass Amherst awarded 42 certificate completions in natural sciences in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UMass Amherst awarded 16 certificate completions in multi/interdisciplinary studies recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
UMass Amherst conferred 2 certificate degrees in marine sciences recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UMass Amherst granted 1 certificate degree in medieval and renaissance studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
UMass Amherst granted 1 certificate degree in science, technology and society recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 357 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 59 |
