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Associate-4% vs national median1,378 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Parkland College

Ranked 79th of 123 associate programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,674
middle 50%: $19,777 – $39,246
Median · 5 years out
$47,587
middle 50%: $35,110 – $63,413
Median · 10 years out
$60,780
middle 50%: $44,136 – $85,202

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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies graduates from Parkland College earn a median of $28k in their first year. Salaries reach $48k by year five and $61k by year ten.

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
9.2 yrs
≈ $11,385 total interest

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