U.S. median for this major: $50,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 104 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 87% 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 $32,415. College Scorecard.
Jackson State University Interdisciplinary Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 | $22,869 | $101,996 | 5.4 years |
| $30–48k | $22,516 | $100,421 | 5.4 years |
| $48–75k | $26,236 | $117,013 | 6.2 years |
| $75–110k | $26,388 | $117,690 | 6.3 years |
| $110k+ | $27,576 | $122,989 | 6.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (19% 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 ($49,299) minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,749 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.
What families pay at Jackson State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Jackson State University
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $39,060
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
Related majors at Jackson State University
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
Jackson State University Interdisciplinary Studies questions
How much do Jackson State University Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn?
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Jackson State University earn a median $49,299 four years after graduating and $35,174 one year after. The U.S. median for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates across 63 colleges is $50,074.
How much debt do Jackson State University Interdisciplinary Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Jackson State University is $42,752, about 87% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,996.
Where does Jackson State University rank for Interdisciplinary Studies in Mississippi?
Of 1 Mississippi colleges reporting Interdisciplinary Studies graduate earnings, Jackson State 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: “Jackson State University Interdisciplinary Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/jackson-state-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).