by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for other interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from WMU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,754 a year. This is higher than $38,651, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $31,312 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 WMU is $279 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 175 other interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from WMU in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 10 |
| International Studies | 8 |
| Medieval Studies | 5 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
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