Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 30.00. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 615 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 40 | 570 | $47,517 | $61,679 | $20,166 4 programs |
| Associate's degree | 93 | 737 | $38,629 | $45,709 | $11,754 4 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 375 | 8,513 | $41,297 | $50,532 | $25,000 101 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 65 | 412 | $59,329 | $67,520 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 15 | 78 | $85,803 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 26 | 43 | $69,710 | $64,492 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College IN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $81,306 | Data unavailable | $12,464 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University VA · Public · 26 graduates measured | $57,422 | $84,799 | $24,250 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus CO · Public · 123 graduates measured | $46,235 | $48,732 | $21,307 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Community College OK · Public · 18 graduates measured | $53,328 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech AR · Public · 19 graduates measured | $42,982 | $54,132 | Data unavailable |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology OK · Public · 24 graduates measured | $35,538 | Data unavailable | $13,750 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho ID · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $33,542 | Data unavailable | $9,757 |
| Victoria College TX · Public · 56 graduates measured | $27,730 | $40,378 | $7,875 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach FL · Private, nonprofit · 33 graduates measured | $72,282 | Data unavailable | $15,625 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide FL · Private, nonprofit · 33 graduates measured | $72,282 | Data unavailable | $15,625 |
| Duke University NC · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $61,032 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Massachusetts Global CA · Public · 56 graduates measured | $59,255 | Data unavailable | $24,000 |
| Indiana University-East IN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $56,191 | $66,597 | Data unavailable |
| University of West Florida FL · Public · 19 graduates measured | $55,271 | Data unavailable | $18,725 |
| Indiana University-Southeast IN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $54,008 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Colorado State University Global CO · Public · 19 graduates measured | $53,948 | Data unavailable | $21,750 |
| Park University MO · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $53,915 | $60,509 | $23,834 |
| Loyola University New Orleans LA · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $53,073 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 67 graduates measured | $52,329 | $56,945 | $24,868 |
| Marist University NY · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $51,055 | $67,076 | $24,054 |
| Houston Christian University TX · Private, nonprofit · 46 graduates measured | $51,037 | $54,696 | $27,000 |
| Temple University PA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $50,585 | Data unavailable | $31,000 |
| Mississippi State University MS · Public · 23 graduates measured | $49,043 | Data unavailable | $25,250 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University VA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $87,293 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Southern California CA · Private, nonprofit · 41 graduates measured | $86,329 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Georgia State University GA · Public · 31 graduates measured | $74,535 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 75 graduates measured | $57,503 | $75,380 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 75 graduates measured | $57,503 | $75,380 | Data unavailable |
| Southern Utah University UT · Public · 46 graduates measured | $57,235 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Central Florida FL · Public · 18 graduates measured | $56,659 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| SUNY Buffalo State University NY · Public · 19 graduates measured | $51,024 | $63,411 | Data unavailable |
| University of North Alabama AL · Public · 18 graduates measured | $48,382 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Missouri State University-Springfield MO · Public · 19 graduates measured | $48,042 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City MO · Public · 25 graduates measured | $84,688 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus CO · Public · 198 graduates measured | $69,077 | $64,358 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Data unavailable No occupations are mapped to this field in the official crosswalk.
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (2)
- 30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- 30.0001 Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program