Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 241 graduates a year
Purdue University Global graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Global Compares for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
All 207 colleges reporting multi/interdisciplinary studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $171,261 | $155,836 | #1 | $104,803 |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $128,291 | $135,268 | #2 | $59,105 |
| 3 | Boston University Boston, MA | $110,622 | $97,414 | #3 | $54,456 |
| 4 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $109,395 | $96,014 | #4 | $88,629 |
| 5 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $92,778 | $94,356 | #6 | $72,174 |
| 6 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $90,369 | $82,289 | #9 | $49,421 |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $88,319 | $84,364 | #8 | $54,656 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $87,791 | $79,884 | #11 | $45,461 |
| 9 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $86,559 | $94,556 | #5 | $37,276 |
| 10 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $83,958 | $79,911 | #10 | — |
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| 28 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $68,998 | $62,120 | #48 | $47,952 |
| 29 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $67,779 | $59,687 | #55 | $37,935 |
| 30 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $67,760 | $71,275 | #17 | $38,584 |
| 31 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $66,445 | $71,283 | #16 | $57,005 |
| 32 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $66,350 | $60,418 | #53 | $52,463 |
| 33 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $66,130 | $64,972 | #28 | — |
| 34 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $66,130 | $74,248 | #13 | $56,439 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,005 one year after graduating and $66,445 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Global rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 207 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Purdue University Global ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($55,693), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,503.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.