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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $32,452. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,228 for all interdisciplinary studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $37,683 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 NAU is $283 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 88 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from NAU in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Climate Science | 16 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 13 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 13 |
| Data Analytics | 11 |
| Sustainability Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.