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Bachelor's-23% vs national median57 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Valparaiso University

Ranked 222nd of 252 bachelor's programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,950
middle 50%: $27,503 – $54,522
Median · 5 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $30,804 – $64,402
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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

Graduates of Valparaiso University's bachelor's program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $39,950 one year after graduating, rising to $47,574 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 23% below the national median of $61,480 for this field, ranking 222nd of 252 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $9,781 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeast Missouri State University
$48,898 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$48,682 · 5 yrs out
Langston University
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$48,213 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$48,171 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$48,096 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mountain College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Earlham College
$46,777 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield College
$46,746 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$46,532 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine at Presque Isle
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
$46,402 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valparaiso University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$132,226 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$132,226 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$108,001 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$100,260 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$93,297 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$90,632 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,852 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,417 · 5 yrs out

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