# Bethel University: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Mishawaka, IN. IPEDS 150145, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bethel-university-in/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,596
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,152 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $46,989 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $53,152): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,078

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,152 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,580 | $72,078 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,572 | $51,545 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,673 | $51,959 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,645 | $76,445 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,871 | $106,071 | 6.0 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-East | $66,597 | not reported | $8,134 | 40% |
| Bethel University | $53,152 | $46,989 | $18,610 | 53% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $43,436 | not reported | $3,968 | 46% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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