Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Degrees (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies maps to BLS occupations averaging about $135,756, with roughly 2,930 workers nationwide in those roles. About 706 degrees completed in recent IPEDS counts; median program completion runs near 59%.
Key Statistics
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies: what the data shows
Common questions about intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.
What is a intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degree?
A Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies program is classified under NCES CIP 00.3023 in the 00.0030 field family (00.30).
IPEDS counted 706 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.
Types of intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degrees and related programs
Other NCES program codes in the 00.30 family with pages on EDsmart Data:
- Accounting and Computer Science (CIP 00.3016)
- Anthrozoology (CIP 00.3034)
- Behavioral Sciences (CIP 00.3017)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (CIP 00.3001)
- Biopsychology (CIP 00.3010)
- Classical and Ancient Studies (CIP 00.3022)
- Climate Science (CIP 00.3035)
- Cognitive Science (CIP 00.3025)
- Computational Science (CIP 00.3030)
- Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature (CIP 00.3036)
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis (CIP 00.3026)
- Digital Humanities and Textual Studies (CIP 00.3052)
- Dispute Resolution (CIP 00.3028)
- Earth Systems Science (CIP 00.3038)
- Economics and Computer Science (CIP 00.3039)
- Environmental Geosciences (CIP 00.3041)
- Geobiology (CIP 00.3043)
- Geography and Environmental Studies (CIP 00.3044)
- Gerontology (CIP 00.3011)
- Historic Preservation and Conservation (CIP 00.3012)
- History and Language/Literature (CIP 00.3045)
- History and Political Science (CIP 00.3046)
- Holocaust and Related Studies (CIP 00.3021)
- Human Biology (CIP 00.3027)
- Human Computer Interaction (CIP 00.3031)
- International/Global Studies (CIP 00.3020)
- Linguistics and Anthropology (CIP 00.3047)
- Linguistics and Computer Science (CIP 00.3048)
- Marine Sciences (CIP 00.3032)
- Maritime Studies (CIP 00.3029)
- Mathematical Economics (CIP 00.3049)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (CIP 00.3008)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CIP 00.3013)
- Museology/Museum Studies (CIP 00.3014)
- Natural Sciences (CIP 00.3018)
- Nutrition Sciences (CIP 00.3019)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (CIP 00.3005)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (CIP 00.3051)
- Science, Technology and Society (CIP 00.3015)
- Sustainability Studies (CIP 00.3033)
- Systems Science and Theory (CIP 00.3006)
How long does it take to get a intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degree?
Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.3023 in our file:
- 7 Bachelor's (63.6% of IPEDS total)—typically four years
- 4 Master's (36.4% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's
Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.
What do you learn in intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies?
O*NET skill ratings for occupations mapped to this major emphasize Reading Comprehension, Instructing, Speaking, Active Learning, Active Listening, Learning Strategies, and related competencies. See the Skills section for the full list in our extract.
What degree do you need?
For Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%). Bachelor's awards account for a majority of IPEDS completions for CIP 00.3023, but occupation data show multiple pathways.
O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.
What jobs can you get with a intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degree?
Our degree→occupation mapping links Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,430 | $84,290 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 12,680 | $75,890 |
See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.
Is a intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies degree worth it?
Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $9,992 and median net price is $18,478.
We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.
Institutions
Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies and the types of students that study this field.
Tuition Costs for Common Institutions
$9,992 Median In-State Public
$34,195 Median Out of State Private
Tuition costs for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors are, on average, $9,992 for in-state public colleges, and $34,195 for out of state private colleges.
Tuition costs comparison for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs.
Degrees Awarded Over Time
706 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023
This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies from 2015 to 2023.
Historical trend of degrees awarded in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Top 5 Schools by Enrollment
| # | School | State | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | 64,398 |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | 59,099 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | 42,100 |
| 4 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | 39,637 |
| 5 | Florida State University | FL | 31,812 |
Schools with the largest enrollment offering Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs.
Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition
| # | School | State | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Idaho College | ID | $3,396 |
| 2 | Eastern Oklahoma State College | OK | $4,767 |
| 3 | University of North Georgia | GA | $5,009 |
| 4 | Florida State University | FL | $5,656 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | HI | $6,438 |
Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs.
Top 5 Lowest Net Price
| # | School | State | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles | CA | $4,113 |
| 2 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | NC | $6,608 |
| 3 | Delaware County Community College | PA | $7,395 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Southeast | IN | $8,257 |
| 5 | Indiana University-South Bend | IN | $8,364 |
Schools with the lowest average net price for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs.
Graduation Rates
59.36% Median Graduation Rate (150% of normal time)
57.43% Average Graduation Rate
144 Institutions Reporting
43.88% - 71.16% Interquartile Range
Graduation/completion rates for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs across institutions.
Related specializations
Other NCES program codes in the 00.30 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.
- Accounting and Computer Science CIP 00.3016
- Anthrozoology CIP 00.3034
- Behavioral Sciences CIP 00.3017
- Biological and Physical Sciences CIP 00.3001
- Biopsychology CIP 00.3010
- Classical and Ancient Studies CIP 00.3022
- Climate Science CIP 00.3035
- Cognitive Science CIP 00.3025
- Computational Science CIP 00.3030
- Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature CIP 00.3036
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis CIP 00.3026
- Digital Humanities and Textual Studies CIP 00.3052
- Dispute Resolution CIP 00.3028
- Earth Systems Science CIP 00.3038
- Economics and Computer Science CIP 00.3039
- Environmental Geosciences CIP 00.3041
- Geobiology CIP 00.3043
- Geography and Environmental Studies CIP 00.3044
- Gerontology CIP 00.3011
- Historic Preservation and Conservation CIP 00.3012
- History and Language/Literature CIP 00.3045
- History and Political Science CIP 00.3046
- Holocaust and Related Studies CIP 00.3021
- Human Biology CIP 00.3027
- Human Computer Interaction CIP 00.3031
- International/Global Studies CIP 00.3020
- Linguistics and Anthropology CIP 00.3047
- Linguistics and Computer Science CIP 00.3048
- Marine Sciences CIP 00.3032
- Maritime Studies CIP 00.3029
- Mathematical Economics CIP 00.3049
- Mathematics and Computer Science CIP 00.3008
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies CIP 00.3013
- Museology/Museum Studies CIP 00.3014
- Natural Sciences CIP 00.3018
- Nutrition Sciences CIP 00.3019
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution CIP 00.3005
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics CIP 00.3051
- Science, Technology and Society CIP 00.3015
- Sustainability Studies CIP 00.3033
- Systems Science and Theory CIP 00.3006
Degree Levels (IPEDS)
Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.3023 in the survey year used in our extract (11 total across levels below).
- 7 Bachelor's (63.6% of IPEDS total)
- 4 Master's (36.4% of IPEDS total)
Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.
Careers & Jobs
Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.
Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about $135,756. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies graduates alone.
Related occupations (BLS OEWS)
| Occupation | Mean annual wage | U.S. employment |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,630 | 11,430 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $141,278 | 12,680 |
Open each occupation for full career profile charts and industry breakdowns on EDsmart Data.
Employment
Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.
Yearly Income for Common Jobs
$137,183 Average Wage in Workforce
The average salary for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors is $137,183.
Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors.
Occupations by Share
2,930 2023 Workforce
The number of Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies graduates in the workforce has been growing.
Various jobs filled by those with a major in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies by share of the total number of graduates.
Diversity
Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies in the United States.
Workforce Age
N/A Average Age in 2023
This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Age distribution for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies degree holders in the workforce.
Gender Distribution
Gender distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Gender distribution of Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies degree recipients.
Race and Ethnicity Distribution
Race and ethnicity distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Racial and ethnic distribution of Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies degree recipients.
Degrees Awarded
The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.
Distribution of degree types awarded in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Skills
Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Required Skills
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.
Rating of how necessary various skills are for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors.
Skills Bar Chart
This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.
Skill importance ratings for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies majors.
About
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
In 2023, 706 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
CIP Code
00.3023 - Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
What the data shows
Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about $135,756. The largest mapped role by headcount is Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (11,430 U.S. jobs in OEWS).
Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $9,992 in-state at public colleges and $34,195 at private institutions for programs in this field.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.