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

Bronx, NY. IPEDS 191241, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fordham-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,044 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in NY: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $58,044): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,129

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.06 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,044 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,474 | $131,844 | 5.6 years |
| 30-48k | $31,657 | $128,527 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $37,313 | $151,491 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $42,030 | $170,642 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $52,228 | $212,046 | 9.1 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $83,958 | $27,000 | $36,228 | 84% |
| Binghamton University | $72,955 | $21,667 | $21,620 | 82% |
| New York Institute of Technology | $62,365 | $25,058 | $22,443 | 59% |
| Stony Brook University | $61,888 | $24,000 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Fordham University | $58,044 | $27,000 | $44,338 | 82% |
| D'Youville University | $56,053 | $25,000 | $20,433 | 68% |
| Culinary Institute of America | $48,525 | $23,250 | $36,113 | 63% |
| Long Island University | $41,138 | $21,000 | $33,062 | 57% |

## 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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