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Certificate (2-4 years)230 grads tracked

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University

Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,878
middle 50%: $32,572 – $65,226
Median · 5 years out
$77,044
middle 50%: $59,353 – $95,110
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University's certificate (2-4 years) program in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies earn a median $48,878 one year after graduating, rising to $77,044 by year five. Figures are based on 230 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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
5.7 yrs
≈ $6,504 total interest

Other majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,472 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$131,725 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$130,026 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$128,182 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,259 · 5 yrs out
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$105,500 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$105,054 · 5 yrs out

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