Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. Covers ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.
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Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
- Median pay
- $101,110
- Hiring change through 2035
- −0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 2,700
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyArea, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $85,020
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.7%
- Job openings a year
- 1,000
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College NY | 10 | 70% | $29,000 |
| Macalester College MN | 9 | 28% | — |
| University of the Incarnate Word TX | 9 | 93% | $22,000 |
| Central Michigan University MI | 6 | 91% | $14,000 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus OH | 4 | 95% | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX | 3 | 29% | $17,000 |
| Elmhurst University IL | 1 | 76% | $23,000 |
| Bentley University MA | 1 | 48% | $26,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University OH | 1 | 51% | $13,000 |