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

Kalamazoo, MI. IPEDS 172699, CIP 30.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,754
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,597 (U.S. median for this major: $54,915 across 203 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,782)
- Rank in MI: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $54,597): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$318

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,597 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,263 | $24,262 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 5.1 years |

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

## Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $128,291 | $19,000 | $13,138 | 93% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $62,420 | $41,866 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $56,207 | $31,125 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Western Michigan University | $54,597 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $49,446 | $26,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Michigan State University | $45,167 | $26,130 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Hope College | $39,470 | not reported | $27,182 | 80% |

## 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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