Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista University 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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| 181 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $46,286 | $47,059 | #179 | $40,506 |
| 182 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $46,018 | $54,228 | #115 | $37,760 |
| 183 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $45,876 | $40,262 | #206 | — |
| 184 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $45,185 | $47,529 | #177 | $37,138 |
| 185 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $45,167 | $47,623 | #175 | $26,133 |
| 186 | Lourdes University Sylvania, OH | $45,057 | $48,083 | #171 | $22,921 |
| 187 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $44,995 | $45,747 | #185 | $31,994 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,138 one year after graduating and $45,185 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 207 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($55,693), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,826.
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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.