Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Auburn University at Montgomery

Auburn-Montgomery's Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program produces first-year earnings of just $30,694—roughly $5,000 below both the state and national medians for this degree. Among Alabama's eight programs, this ranks squarely middle-of-the-pack (40th percentile), but that's cold comfort when in-state alternatives like Auburn's main campus deliver $39,414 and Alabama produces $44,838. With $31,500 in median debt, graduates are carrying slightly more debt than their first year's earnings, creating immediate financial strain for borrowers.

The program serves a predominantly accessible student body (93% admission rate, 43% Pell recipients), which explains some of the earnings gap. However, the concerning pattern here is that Montgomery-area job markets may not value this particular interdisciplinary credential as strongly as more structured majors. The debt burden, while not extreme nationally (11th percentile), becomes problematic when paired with below-average earnings—graduates will face roughly three years of earnings just to pay down their loans at reasonable rates.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: if your student can gain admission to Auburn's main campus or Alabama, those programs deliver 28-46% higher earnings with comparable debt loads. If Auburn-Montgomery is the only realistic option due to location or admission barriers, understand that this degree will require careful financial planning and likely part-time work during repayment. The interdisciplinary nature may offer flexibility, but it hasn't translated into market advantage for recent graduates.