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Associate+13% vs national median57 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at College of the Mainland

Ranked 32nd of 123 associate programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,964
middle 50%: $23,597 – $78,655
Median · 5 years out
$55,665
middle 50%: $37,132 – $88,193
Median · 10 years out
$79,787
middle 50%: $59,353 – $111,405

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of College of the Mainland's associate program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $41,964 one year after graduating, rising to $79,787 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% above the national median of $49,371 for this field, ranking 32nd of 123 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
≈ $8,382 total interest

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