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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 275 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from EIU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the EIU multi / 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 14 multi / interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from EIU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Gerontology | 10 |
| Systems Theory | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.