# Southern Oregon University: Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Ashland, OR. IPEDS 210146, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,454
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,763 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,271 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in OR: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $53,550): -$787
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,152

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,763 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 | $51,342 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 6.5 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell University | $57,601 | $21,500 | $20,789 | 56% |
| Portland State University | $57,438 | $16,500 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Western Oregon University | $53,550 | $27,000 | $17,237 | 47% |
| Southern Oregon University | $52,763 | $29,271 | $16,732 | 43% |
| George Fox University | $48,531 | $26,500 | $31,679 | 72% |

## 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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