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Associate-4% vs national median47 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College

Ranked 84th of 123 associate programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,571
middle 50%: $20,007 – $33,699
Median · 5 years out
$47,270
middle 50%: $32,272 – $71,633
Median · 10 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $33,536 – $73,728

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College's associate program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $26,571 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $49,371 for this field, ranking 84th of 123 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
10.1 yrs
≈ $12,097 total interest

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