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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for interdisciplinary studies majors, VCU came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from VCU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
VCU does not offer an online option for its interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $83,165 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all interdisciplinary studies graduates with a master's is $48,932.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from VCU. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 224 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
| Natural Sciences | 10 |
| Gerontology | 7 |
| Sustainability Science | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.