Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (55 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Abilene Christian University$44,785
Texas Southern University$57,511$53,527$37,1250.65
University of Houston$56,904$53,107$21,5000.38
University of Houston-Clear Lake$56,645$53,078$20,9040.37
Texas Woman's University$54,038$51,475$21,6680.40
University of North Texas$53,733$53,283$23,5730.44
National Median$38,704$25,4950.66

Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Texas Southern University
Houston
$9,173$57,511$37,125
University of Houston
Houston
$9,711$56,904$21,500
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
$7,746$56,645$20,904
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$8,648$54,038$21,668
University of North Texas
Denton
$11,164$53,733$23,573

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Abilene Christian University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.