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Associate+42% vs national median101 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at Iowa Western Community College

Ranked 3rd of 51 associate programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$68,222
middle 50%: $53,578 – $84,610
Median · 5 years out
$74,872
middle 50%: $50,539 – $90,933
Median · 10 years out
$83,557
middle 50%: $64,085 – $91,221

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Iowa Western Community College's associate program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other earn a median $68,222 one year after graduating, rising to $83,557 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 42% above the national median of $52,703 for this field, ranking 3rd of 51 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Paid off in
5 yrs
≈ $5,240 total interest

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