Certificate (1-2 years)0% vs national median1,787 grads tracked
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Ranked 1st of 7 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$45,712
middle 50%: $33,305 – $61,494
Median · 5 years out
$58,344
middle 50%: $43,368 – $78,762
Median · 10 years out
$69,016
middle 50%: $49,880 – $96,995
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis reports a $46k median for certificate holders in year one. Earnings reach $69k by year 10.
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
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,815 total interest
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