Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
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VCU holds a strong position among schools offering other interdisciplinary studies. Specifically, it ranked #66 out of 214 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 147 bachelor’s degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $46,725 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, other interdisciplinary studies students accumulate a median of $25,125 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from VCU identified as women.
The majority of other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of other interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of other interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at VCU were Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This other interdisciplinary studies program at VCU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 154 |
VCU conferred 154 completions in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).