U.S. median for this major: $50,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 102 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,996.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,555. College Scorecard.
Fitchburg State University Interdisciplinary Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Massachusetts colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Interdisciplinary Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Fitchburg State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,204 | $44,081 | 4.3 years |
| $30–48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 4.7 years |
| $48–75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 6.6 years |
| $110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 8.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (38% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($50,089) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,209 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Interdisciplinary Studies at Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts college we cover that reports Interdisciplinary Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonehill College | $72,121 | — | $33,016 | 76% |
| 2 | Fitchburg State University | $50,089 | $26,000 | $14,262 | 55% |
12 more Massachusetts colleges offer Interdisciplinary Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Fitchburg State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Fitchburg State University
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,874
- Full cost breakdown · all 39 majors · overview
Fitchburg State University Interdisciplinary Studies questions
How much do Fitchburg State University Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn?
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median $50,089 four years after graduating and $39,530 one year after. The U.S. median for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates across 63 colleges is $50,074.
How much debt do Fitchburg State University Interdisciplinary Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fitchburg State University is $26,000, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,996.
Where does Fitchburg State University rank for Interdisciplinary Studies in Massachusetts?
Of 2 Massachusetts colleges reporting Interdisciplinary Studies graduate earnings, Fitchburg State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Stonehill College at $72,121.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Fitchburg State University Interdisciplinary Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).