Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC · Associate's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Trident Technical College graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trident Technical College Compares for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
All 41 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 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $71,291 | $62,571 | #9 | $58,827 |
| 2 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $68,923 | $62,715 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC | $65,183 | $72,278 | #3 | $59,456 |
| 4 | Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals, AL | $65,044 | $73,831 | #2 | $35,979 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $64,564 | $76,083 | #1 | — |
| 6 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $62,931 | $59,897 | #15 | — |
| 7 | Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC | $62,901 | $69,748 | #4 | $51,330 |
| 8 | Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | $61,870 | $59,099 | #16 | — |
| 9 | Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC | $60,430 | $67,008 | #5 | $45,236 |
| 10 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY | $57,596 | $65,216 | #6 | $39,918 |
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| 12 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $56,274 | $49,391 | #27 | — |
| 13 | Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY | $56,000 | $63,409 | #7 | — |
| 14 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC | $55,176 | $61,182 | #11 | $42,143 |
| 15 | Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | $54,774 | $60,736 | #13 | $32,725 |
| 16 | Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY | $54,170 | $61,337 | #10 | $42,549 |
| 17 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC | $54,031 | $59,912 | #14 | — |
| 18 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $54,021 | $49,156 | #29 | — |
Other Majors at Trident Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,575 | $67,607 | #633 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,912 | — | #65 of 947 |
| Data Processing | $48,936 | — | #15 of 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trident Technical College multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,725 one year after graduating and $54,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trident Technical College rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 41 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Trident Technical College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Trident Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($50,491), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.