# Boston University: Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,456
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $110,622 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,625 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (7 colleges, $63,383): +$47,239
- Versus the U.S. median: +$55,707

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $110,622 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 2.7 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $110,622 | $22,625 | $24,402 | 89% |
| College of the Holy Cross | $72,290 | $27,000 | $38,782 | 87% |
| Suffolk University | $67,779 | $24,485 | $29,618 | 61% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,383 | $29,309 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Emmanuel College | $57,341 | $27,000 | $26,706 | 68% |
| Emerson College | $49,381 | $25,987 | $49,180 | 77% |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $47,162 | $26,000 | $16,068 | 56% |

## 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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