Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Offered at 114 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 | — | — | $21,000 |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 25 | $38,376 | — | — |
| Master's | 18 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 28 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa | IA | — | $59,431 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Idaho | ID | $38,376 | $43,082 | — |
| 2 | Biola University | CA | $34,650 | $41,762 | — |
| 3 | California State University-Chico | CA | $41,166 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesley University | MA | — | $70,385 | — |
| 2 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | NC | — | $67,083 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies reports median earnings of $38,376. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
