by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WMU compares to other colleges that offer multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #607 out of 905 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 216 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU earn a median of $40,803 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Among recent graduates, 51% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies doctoral degree graduates at WMU were Black or African American. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Western Michigan University.
This multi / interdisciplinary studies program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 158 |
| Data Analytics | 47 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 39 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 20 |
| International Studies | 14 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 2 |
| Gerontology | 2 |
| Medieval Studies | 2 |