by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in other interdisciplinary studies, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for other interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 317 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
Here are some of the other rankings for UMass Amherst.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,491 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $658 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $35,779 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,329 | $13,329 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst in Other Interdisciplinary Studies walked away with an average of $29,500 in student debt. That is 31% higher than the national average of $22,522.
other interdisciplinary studies who receive their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst make an average of $41,884 a year during the early days of their career. That is 18% higher than the national average of $35,472.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMass Amherst offers online option in its other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies in 2019-2020, 70.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 23.2% of the other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees at UMass Amherst in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 43%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 153 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 280 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to other multi/interdisciplinary studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 13 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 1 |
| Nutrition Science | 64 |
| Sustainability Science | 31 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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