by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU stacks up against peers offering other interdisciplinary studies.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering other interdisciplinary studies. In particular, it placed #164 out of 214 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 153 bachelor’s degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,176 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, other interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of other 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of other interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 50% 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Western Michigan University.
The other interdisciplinary studies program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 158 |
WMU granted 158 completions in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.