# Franklin and Marshall College: Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Lancaster, PA. IPEDS 212577, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,593
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,099 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,875 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (4 colleges, $62,482): +$11,617
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,184

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,099 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,321 | $50,270 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,942 | $69,123 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,245 | $66,280 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,104 | $102,424 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $49,996 | $203,984 | 5.3 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $92,778 | $25,878 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Franklin and Marshall College | $74,099 | $19,875 | $36,425 | 84% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $50,866 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Mercyhurst University | $47,652 | $26,000 | $19,444 | 60% |

## 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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