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

Charleston, IL. IPEDS 144892, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-illinois-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,862
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,791 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,033 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (5 colleges, $52,616): +$2,175
- Versus the U.S. median: -$124

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,791 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,828 | $43,243 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,924 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,412 | $50,213 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,665 | $68,926 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,027 | $92,519 | 4.9 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $66,130 | not reported | $13,297 | 62% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $54,791 | $22,033 | $12,786 | 47% |
| National Louis University | $52,616 | $28,202 | $12,641 | 30% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $49,593 | $27,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| Roosevelt University | $48,547 | $28,474 | $20,194 | 35% |

## 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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