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. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with interdisciplinary studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 378 degrees were handed out.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,957 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,228 for all interdisciplinary studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $31,312 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 FAU is $232 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 311 interdisciplinary studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 16 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 71 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Data Science | 11 |
| Marine Science | 9 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.