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Certificate (under 1 year)+13% vs national median60 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Akron (The)

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

Median · 1 year out
$29,421
middle 50%: $23,578 – $37,198
Median · 5 years out
$67,042
middle 50%: $33,861 – $107,201
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 University of Akron (The)'s certificate (under 1 year) program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $29,421 one year after graduating, rising to $67,042 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 13% above the national median of $59,088 for this field, ranking 1st 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,895 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Missouri State University
$53,793 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$50,995 · 5 yrs out
South Suburban College
$47,315 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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