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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with interdisciplinary studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $34,119. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,228 for all interdisciplinary studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $31,084 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,988 for all interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the interdisciplinary studies program at WWU is $272 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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The interdisciplinary studies program at WWU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 104 |
| Sustainability Science | 32 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 22 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 22 |
| Data Science | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.