# Lehigh University: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Bethlehem, PA. IPEDS 213543, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lehigh-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,734
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,697 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,960 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $46,176): +$45,521
- Versus the U.S. median: +$41,623

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,697 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 | $16,917 | $69,360 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,140 | $70,274 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,722 | $76,760 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,184 | $90,954 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $48,751 | $199,879 | 3.6 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | $91,697 | $24,960 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $46,176 | $26,264 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $46,119 | $25,990 | $20,787 | 58% |

## 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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