Bachelor's-33% vs national median171 grads tracked
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue University - North Central
Ranked 246th of 252 bachelor's programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,372
middle 50%: $23,771 – $41,597
Median · 5 years out
$41,405
middle 50%: $31,328 – $53,460
Median · 10 years out
$50,368
middle 50%: $38,967 – $67,438
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Purdue University - North Central reports median salaries for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies starting at $33k. Five-year earnings average $41k, while year-10 earnings reach $50k.
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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Paid off in
10 yrs
≈ $11,762 total interest
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