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

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 221999, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vanderbilt-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,276
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,559 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (6 colleges, $53,076): +$33,483
- Versus the U.S. median: +$31,644

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,559 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,414 | $13,895 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,876 | $7,635 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,498 | $18,307 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,153 | $49,463 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $45,145 | $183,740 | 3.5 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $86,559 | $12,000 | $15,846 | 94% |
| Belmont University | $57,644 | $20,500 | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $56,155 | $20,500 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $49,997 | $26,000 | $13,359 | 54% |
| University of Memphis | $49,707 | $30,430 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $40,862 | $29,750 | $10,701 | 53% |

## 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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