# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,880
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,001 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,325 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in MN: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (6 colleges, $57,558): -$5,557
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,914

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,001 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 7.4 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $88,319 | $31,000 | $12,212 | 50% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $60,270 | $20,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Metropolitan State University | $58,568 | $35,110 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $56,547 | $28,551 | $13,529 | 40% |
| Winona State University | $55,235 | $29,750 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $52,001 | $30,325 | $19,139 | 54% |

## 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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