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Certificate (under 1 year)-9% vs national median73 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Missouri State University

Ranked 5th of 13 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,611
middle 50%: $23,675 – $43,722
Median · 5 years out
$53,793
middle 50%: $39,655 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Missouri State University's certificate (under 1 year) program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $31,611 one year after graduating, rising to $53,793 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $59,088 for this field, ranking 5th of 13 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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,074 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Akron (The)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$59,088 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$50,995 · 5 yrs out
South Suburban College
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$43,588 · 5 yrs out
Portland Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Denver
$34,984 · 5 yrs out
Greenville Technical College
$34,840 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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