Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Offered at 410 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 | 27 | $57,422 | — | $20,165 |
| Associate | 52 | $35,538 | $47,261 | $11,753 |
| Bachelor's | 275 | $42,947 | $53,756 | $25,000 |
| Master's | 33 | $57,369 | $65,221 | — |
| Doctoral | 12 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — | — |
"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.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $57,422, versus $42,947 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $57,422 | $87,037 | $24,250 |
| 2 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $81,306 | — | $12,464 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | $46,235 | — | $21,307 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redlands Community College | OK | $53,328 | — | — |
| 2 | Nashville State Community College | TN | — | $51,751 | — |
| 3 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | AR | $42,982 | $47,261 | — |
| 4 | Victoria College | TX | $27,730 | $43,264 | $7,875 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | OK | $35,538 | — | $13,750 |
| 6 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | $33,542 | — | $9,757 |
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 | Lehigh University | PA | — | $112,674 | — |
| 2 | Stonehill College | MA | — | $84,863 | — |
| 3 | Marist University | NY | $51,055 | $78,865 | $24,054 |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $72,282 | — | $15,625 |
| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | FL | $72,282 | — | $15,625 |
| 6 | University of Kentucky | KY | $43,725 | $68,288 | $23,000 |
| 7 | Colby College | ME | — | $65,720 | — |
| 8 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | $34,210 | $64,547 | $14,310 |
| 9 | Park University | MO | $53,915 | $62,913 | $23,834 |
| 10 | University of North Florida | FL | $35,420 | $61,402 | $21,625 |
| 11 | Cambridge College | MA | — | $61,296 | — |
| 12 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | OK | $45,637 | $61,122 | $21,406 |
| 13 | Duke University | NC | $61,032 | — | — |
| 14 | National University | CA | — | $60,973 | $27,406 |
| 15 | The University of Alabama | AL | $52,329 | $60,864 | $24,868 |
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 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $87,293 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Southern California | CA | $86,329 | — | — |
| 3 | Georgia State University | GA | $74,535 | — | — |
| 4 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $57,503 | $71,551 | — |
| 5 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $57,503 | $71,551 | — |
| 6 | Syracuse University | NY | — | $65,221 | — |
| 7 | SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | $51,024 | $61,194 | — |
| 8 | Southern Utah University | UT | $57,235 | — | — |
| 9 | University of Central Florida | FL | $56,659 | — | — |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | AL | $48,382 | $54,664 | — |
| 11 | Missouri State University-Springfield | MO | $48,042 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | MO | $84,688 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | $69,077 | $64,325 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general reports median earnings of $42,947. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
