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, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in interdisciplinary studies.
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The interdisciplinary studies major at RIC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Interdisciplinary Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from RIC. This makes it the #23 most popular school for interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from RIC in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the RIC 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 RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 1 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.