by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other interdisciplinary studies.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for other interdisciplinary studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $47,762. This is higher than $38,651, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 316 other interdisciplinary studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 88 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst other 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 267 |
| Nutrition Science | 84 |
| Sustainability Science | 62 |
| Natural Sciences | 31 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 29 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.