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Doctoral (Research)+24% vs national median260 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at George Mason University

Ranked 2nd of 23 doctoral (research) programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$91,585
middle 50%: $59,649 – $145,494
Median · 5 years out
$118,362
middle 50%: $86,717 – $158,893
Median · 10 years out
$128,416
middle 50%: $95,189 – $184,186

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of George Mason University's doctoral (research) program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $91,585 one year after graduating, rising to $128,416 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 24% above the national median of $95,830 for this field, ranking 2nd of 23 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
3.4 yrs
≈ $3,608 total interest

Same major at other universities

Portland State University
$120,677 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$116,712 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$111,405 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$100,994 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at George Mason University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out

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