by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fitchburg State ranks in comparison to other schools with interdisciplinary studies programs.
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Fitchburg State was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for interdisciplinary studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State is $39,530. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,228 for all interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,896 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,988 for all interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the interdisciplinary studies program at Fitchburg State is $209 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Fitchburg State paid an average of $294 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Fitchburg State. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Fitchburg State does not offer an online option for its interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 8 |
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