U.S. median for this major: $54,915.
College Scorecard field of study; 66 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,782.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,018. College Scorecard.
ISU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 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.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ISU'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 | $10,582 | $45,714 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 5.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (54% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates 4 years after graduating ($54,064) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,403 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.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at Iowa colleges
Every Iowa college we cover that reports Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 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 | University of Iowa | $67,760 | $24,929 | $22,531 | 75% |
| 2 | Iowa State University | $54,064 | $25,687 | $18,589 | 75% |
| 3 | Buena Vista University | $45,185 | $34,965 | $18,846 | 62% |
12 more Iowa colleges offer Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at ISU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ISU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,386
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
ISU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other questions
How much do ISU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates earn?
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates of Iowa State University earn a median $54,064 four years after graduating and $36,006 one year after. The U.S. median for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates across 203 colleges is $54,915.
How much debt do ISU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates of Iowa State University is $25,687, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,782.
Is ISU a good school for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other in Iowa?
On pay, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates of Iowa State University earn $54,064 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Iowa colleges ($54,064) and $851 below the U.S. median ($54,915). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does ISU rank for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other in Iowa?
Of 3 Iowa colleges reporting Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduate earnings, Iowa State University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Iowa at $67,760.
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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: “Iowa State University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other (College Scorecard and BLS data).