Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State 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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| 111 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $54,133 | $58,042 | #70 | $33,359 |
| 112 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $54,116 | $55,020 | #102 | $46,064 |
| 113 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $54,090 | $49,218 | #162 | — |
| 114 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $54,064 | $56,869 | #81 | $36,006 |
| 115 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $54,059 | $54,962 | #103 | $49,365 |
| 116 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $54,053 | $54,956 | #104 | $49,240 |
| 117 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $54,006 | $54,908 | #105 | $48,239 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,006 one year after graduating and $54,064 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 207 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Iowa State University ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($55,693), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,490.
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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.