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 EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for other interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,862 a year. This is higher than $38,651, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in other interdisciplinary studies from EIU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were 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 other 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 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 10 |
| Systems Theory | 4 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.