# Wiley University: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Marshall, TX. IPEDS 229887, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wiley-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,629
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,678 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,000 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $51,727): -$15,049
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,396

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,678 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,137 | $27,371 | 8.7 years |
| 30-48k | $6,098 | $27,197 | 8.6 years |
| 48-75k | $8,776 | $39,141 | 12.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,251 | $54,639 | 17.3 years |
| 110k+ | $14,097 | $62,873 | 19.9 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian University | $54,696 | $31,000 | $20,629 | 49% |
| Baylor University | $51,727 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Wiley University | $36,678 | $30,000 | $7,092 | 24% |

## 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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