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 Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with other interdisciplinary studies programs.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for other interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 204 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Iowa. This makes it the #66 most popular school for other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in other interdisciplinary studies in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $38,584. This is less than $38,651, which is the national median of all other interdisciplinary studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $39,227 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,642 for all other interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other interdisciplinary studies program at Iowa is $378 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in other interdisciplinary studies from Iowa in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 9 other interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 332 |
| Sustainability Science | 73 |
| Museum Studies | 26 |
| International Studies | 23 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.