Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 3% 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 Portland 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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| 72 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $57,644 | $62,970 | #47 | $37,264 |
| 73 | Bushnell University Eugene, OR | $57,601 | $57,940 | #72 | — |
| 74 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $57,549 | $64,614 | #31 | $43,368 |
| 75 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $57,438 | $57,776 | #73 | $31,571 |
| 76 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $57,379 | $54,613 | #111 | $41,424 |
| 77 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $57,341 | $50,495 | #152 | $41,346 |
| 78 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,262 | $58,219 | #68 | $50,664 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,571 one year after graduating and $57,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 207 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Portland State University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($55,693), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,476.
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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.