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

Ruston, LA. IPEDS 159647, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,829
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,822 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,693 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in LA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $49,023): -$6,201
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,093

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,822 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,676 | $33,467 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,579 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,146 | $48,597 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $15,674 | $68,339 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $16,207 | $70,663 | 6.8 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $52,535 | $19,250 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $50,616 | $43,250 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $50,616 | $43,250 | not reported | not reported |
| University of New Orleans | $49,023 | $26,402 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $47,176 | $24,646 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Nicholls State University | $43,992 | $27,000 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $42,822 | $30,693 | $11,864 | 64% |

## 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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