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Bachelor's+7% vs national median788 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at University of Iowa

Ranked 32nd of 152 bachelor's programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,102
middle 50%: $29,192 – $62,968
Median · 5 years out
$65,934
middle 50%: $46,812 – $91,385
Median · 10 years out
$70,298
middle 50%: $48,743 – $100,565

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of University of Iowa's bachelor's program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other earn a median $43,102 one year after graduating, rising to $70,298 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $61,469 for this field, ranking 32nd of 152 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,560 total interest

Same major at other universities

Eastern Illinois University
$66,937 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$66,885 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas at Dallas
$66,784 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$66,514 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$66,066 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$65,952 · 5 yrs out
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
$65,767 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$64,718 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$64,297 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$64,257 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Iowa

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out

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