U.S. median for this major: $50,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 113 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 69% 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 $25,476. College Scorecard.
University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama'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 | $12,657 | $56,324 | 4.9 years |
| $30–48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 5.1 years |
| $48–75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 6.3 years |
| $75–110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 9.0 years |
| $110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 9.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($43,023) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,539 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 Alabama colleges
Every Alabama 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 | The University of Alabama | $56,945 | $29,311 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | Auburn University | $55,331 | $23,000 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 3 | University of South Alabama | $43,023 | $29,625 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 4 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $35,798 | $31,500 | $13,224 | 33% |
| 5 | University of North Alabama | $34,810 | — | $12,170 | 55% |
3 more Alabama colleges offer Interdisciplinary Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at University of South Alabama, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of South Alabama
- Acceptance rate: 71% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,379
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies questions
How much do University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn?
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University of South Alabama earn a median $43,023 four years after graduating and $31,630 one year after. The U.S. median for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates across 63 colleges is $50,074.
How much debt do University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University of South Alabama is $29,625, about 69% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,996.
Is University of South Alabama a good school for Interdisciplinary Studies in Alabama?
On pay, Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University of South Alabama earn $43,023 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Alabama colleges ($43,023) and $7,051 below the U.S. median ($50,074). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of South Alabama rank for Interdisciplinary Studies in Alabama?
Of 5 Alabama colleges reporting Interdisciplinary Studies graduate earnings, University of South Alabama ranks 3rd. The highest is The University of Alabama at $56,945.
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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: “University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/interdisciplinary-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).