Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Emerson College graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emerson College 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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| 158 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $49,593 | $48,725 | #166 | $25,999 |
| 159 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $49,446 | $52,135 | #134 | $33,484 |
| 160 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $49,446 | $51,451 | #137 | $33,484 |
| 161 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $49,381 | $43,485 | #199 | $39,183 |
| 162 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $49,241 | $50,064 | #154 | $46,614 |
| 163 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $49,184 | $50,006 | #155 | $37,501 |
| 164 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,023 | $56,748 | #85 | $33,645 |
Other Majors at Emerson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $76,623 | $41,651 | #105 of 516 |
| Journalism | $63,337 | $39,703 | #26 of 187 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,496 | — | #75 of 215 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $59,301 | $28,606 | #114 of 178 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,202 | $44,108 | #194 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,742 | $33,441 | #51 of 137 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $49,951 | $27,032 | #40 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,760 | $19,560 | #54 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emerson College multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,183 one year after graduating and $49,381 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emerson College rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 207 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Emerson College ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Emerson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($55,693), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.