by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how USC stacks up against peers offering multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #177 out of 541 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 415 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,875 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $18,056 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were Asian. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 39 |
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 239 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at University of Southern California.
The multi / interdisciplinary studies program at USC offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 282 |
| Data Analytics | 208 |
| Gerontology | 124 |
| Cognitive Science | 70 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 49 |
| Dispute Resolution | 31 |
| Nutrition Science | 29 |
| International Studies | 24 |
| Historic Preservation | 13 |
| Behavioral Science | 12 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 12 |
| Sustainability Science | 9 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4 |
| Marine Science | 1 |