U.S. median for this major: $50,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 33 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% 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 $50,082. College Scorecard.
HCU Interdisciplinary Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 HCU'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 | $17,933 | $76,395 | 3.6 years |
| $30–48k | $18,998 | $80,931 | 3.8 years |
| $48–75k | $19,803 | $84,361 | 4.0 years |
| $75–110k | $24,079 | $102,577 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $28,640 | $122,006 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (37% 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 ($54,696) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,180 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Houston Christian University | $54,696 | $31,000 | $20,629 | 49% |
| 2 | Baylor University | $51,727 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 3 | Wiley University | $36,678 | $30,000 | $7,092 | 24% |
12 more Texas colleges offer Interdisciplinary Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at HCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About HCU
- Acceptance rate: 84% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,933
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
HCU Interdisciplinary Studies questions
How much do HCU Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn?
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Houston Christian University earn a median $54,696 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates across 63 colleges is $50,074.
How much debt do HCU Interdisciplinary Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Houston Christian University is $31,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,996.
Is HCU a good school for Interdisciplinary Studies in Texas?
On pay, Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Houston Christian University earn $54,696 four years out, $2,969 above the median for the same major across 3 Texas colleges ($51,727) and $4,622 above the U.S. median ($50,074). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does HCU rank for Interdisciplinary Studies in Texas?
Of 3 Texas colleges reporting Interdisciplinary Studies graduate earnings, Houston Christian University ranks 1st, the highest.
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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: “Houston Christian University Interdisciplinary Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/houston-christian-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).