# Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $54,915 across 203 colleges (middle half $49,706–$60,441); median federal debt $25,782
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: median $52,369 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 16% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers | 3% | $43,780 | 3.7% |
| Secondary School Teachers | 3% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers | 2% | $67,170 | -0.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $40,455 (3) | — |
| AR | $56,650 (3) | — |
| CA | $59,848 (10) | — |
| CO | $59,502 (3) | — |
| CT | $71,283 (6) | — |
| IA | $54,064 (3) | — |
| IL | $52,616 (5) | — |
| LA | $49,023 (7) | — |
| MA | $63,383 (7) | — |
| MD | $59,073 (6) | — |
| MI | $54,597 (7) | — |
| MN | $57,558 (6) | — |
| MO | $51,637 (5) | — |
| ND | $53,907 (3) | — |
| NJ | $55,573 (7) | — |
| NY | $58,044 (9) | — |
| OH | $52,706 (10) | — |
| OK | $54,055 (4) | — |
| OR | $53,550 (5) | — |
| PA | $62,482 (4) | — |
| TN | $53,076 (6) | — |
| TX | $54,088 (42) | $57,721 (382) |
| UT | $51,482 (4) | — |
| VA | $55,889 (9) | — |
| WA | $55,178 (3) | — |
| WI | $50,950 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of the Pacific (CA): $171,261
2. University of Richmond (VA): $90,369
3. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $87,791
4. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $75,504
5. William & Mary (VA): $70,523
6. California Lutheran University (CA): $70,409
7. University of Virginia (VA): $66,350
8. Christopher Newport University (VA): $62,828
9. University of California-Irvine (CA): $60,242
10. University of Southern California (CA): $59,455
11. Old Dominion University (VA): $55,889
12. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $55,855

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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