# Missouri Western State University: Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Saint Joseph, MO. IPEDS 178387, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-western-state-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,729
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,174 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,863 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in MO: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (5 colleges, $51,637): -$463
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,741

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,174 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,243 | $50,369 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,674 | $52,300 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,965 | $62,563 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,119 | $72,213 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,764 | $79,583 | 5.1 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $54,133 | $27,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Lindenwood University | $52,598 | $34,596 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $51,637 | $27,000 | $22,766 | 51% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $51,637 | $27,000 | $14,601 | 0% |
| Missouri Western State University | $51,174 | $26,863 | $13,251 | 39% |

## 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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