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Associate-1% vs national median37 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Indiana University - East

Ranked 70th of 123 associate programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,371
middle 50%: $26,948 – $53,696
Median · 5 years out
$48,943
middle 50%: $35,986 – $61,580
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $51,223 – $91,987

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 Indiana University - East's associate program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $42,371 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $49,371 for this field, ranking 70th 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,047 total interest

Same major at other universities

Black Hawk College
$49,594 · 5 yrs out
Kishwaukee College
$49,537 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
$49,371 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$49,345 · 5 yrs out
Technical College of the Lowcountry - Beaufort Campus
$48,984 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Peninsula Community College
$48,960 · 5 yrs out
Highland Community College
$48,917 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$48,550 · 5 yrs out
Piedmont Virginia Community College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana Western (The)
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Laredo College
$48,096 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$47,899 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana University - East

Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics (Bachelor's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$77,282 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$77,282 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,273 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,392 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$65,392 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$63,105 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$61,495 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$61,343 · 5 yrs out

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