Best Schools for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies graduates earn a median of $47,836 within four years of graduating, ranking #248 out of 283 tracked majors — 24% below the median across all fields. There are 8 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 43 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California State University-Chico graduates earn $67,921 while North Central University graduates earn $39,407 — a $28,514 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$47,836

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#248

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Public vs Private: Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Public (2 schools)

$55,224

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (6 schools)

$40,450

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies by State

Top Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Schools by Graduate Earnings

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$67,921

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 93.7%

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

$42,526

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $25,194 (18)

Acceptance: 79.1%

Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private

$41,492

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

2yr: $21,508 (41)

1yr: $20,116 (43)

Acceptance: 60.1%

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN · Private

$39,407

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $30,228 (22)

Acceptance: 90.8%

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 69.9%

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 28.2%

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC · Private

$24,421

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 97.6%

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 75.7%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Communications Technology/Technician $28,382 Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services $28,315 Literature $28,232 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $28,214 Religious Education $28,094 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences $28,073

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies?

California State University-Chico ranks #1 for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies with median graduate earnings of $67,921 within four years of graduating. There are 8 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies graduates earn?

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies graduates earn an average of $47,836 within four years of graduating. This is 24% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $39,407 to $67,921 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies program?

The average acceptance rate across Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs is 74.4%. The most selective program is at Macalester College with a 28.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies?

Private Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies programs average $40,450 in early earnings vs $55,224 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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