Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Focuses on philosophical foundations, political institutions, collective behavior, economic theory, and economic influences. Covers econometrics, logic, metaphysics, moral responsibility, philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, philosophy through history, reasoning and persuasion, and social epistemology.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Managers, All Other
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.9%
- Job openings a year
- 100,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingSocial 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 economyPhilosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $80,260
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 1,800
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyPolitical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $98,070
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.5%
- Job openings a year
- 1,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEconomists
- Median pay
- $124,720
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.7%
- Job openings a year
- 1,100
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEconomics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $123,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.4%
- Job openings a year
- 1,000
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career ShrinkingPolitical Scientists
- Median pay
- $142,080
- Hiring change through 2035
- −2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredMaster's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI | 40 | 18% | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona AZ | 36 | 86% | $16,000 |
| Northern Arizona University AZ | 19 | 91% | $13,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus OH | 12 | 81% | $22,000 |
| Calvin University MI | 9 | 71% | $19,000 |
| University at Buffalo NY | 2 | 69% | $21,000 |