Grad school ยท Interdisciplinary studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General graduate programs: earnings and debt by school
31 colleges award master's degrees in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. Graduates of the typical program earned $57,369 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $41,139 in federal loans taken at the school.
Official field: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.
| Degree level | Programs | Typical earnings 1 yr after | Typical median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 31 | $57,369 | $41,139 |
| Doctoral | 13 | $84,688 | n/a |
Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay
Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.
Master's programs in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general
Highest first-year earnings
Doctoral programs in multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general
Highest first-year earnings
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | 50 | $84,688 | n/a | n/a |
| Amridge UniversityMontgomery, AL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake, IN | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington State UniversityPullman, WA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How much do multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $57,369 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.
How much debt do multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general graduate students take on?
The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $41,139 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.
Undergraduate: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General major
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.