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Master's-5% vs national median407 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Ranked 63rd of 109 master's programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,952
middle 50%: $37,427 – $60,033
Median · 5 years out
$67,570
middle 50%: $57,216 – $84,888
Median · 10 years out
$80,382
middle 50%: $58,197 – $112,807

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (master's) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill's master's program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $48,952 one year after graduating, rising to $80,382 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $70,870 for this field, ranking 63rd of 109 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.2 yrs
≈ $6,924 total interest

Same major at other universities

St. Cloud State University
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$69,384 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$67,746 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Colorado
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$67,218 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University-Pueblo
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$66,961 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$66,239 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$214,723 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$192,150 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$178,780 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$167,515 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,181 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$150,648 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$140,602 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$127,840 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,175 · 5 yrs out
Journalism (Bachelor's)
$124,373 · 5 yrs out
Library Science (Doctorate)
$121,393 · 5 yrs out

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