by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for other interdisciplinary studies majors, The American University came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,486 a year. This is higher than $38,651, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other interdisciplinary studies program at The American University is $830 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in other interdisciplinary studies from The American University. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the The American University other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 33 |
| International Studies | 6 |
| Data Analytics | 1 |
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