# Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Edwardsville, IL. IPEDS 149231, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-edwardsville/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,570
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,110 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,357 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,036

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,110 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,483 | $37,834 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,587 | $38,298 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,116 | $49,577 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,351 | $86,305 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,684 | $110,091 | 5.7 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $55,110 | $30,357 | $14,889 | 57% |

## 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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