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 New York

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (38 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Barnard College$64,396
Empire State University$41,424$27,7080.67
New York Institute of Technology$34,859$36,818$25,0580.72
Stony Brook University$32,855$47,129$24,0000.73
Culinary Institute of America$32,450$23,2500.72
Binghamton University$26,700$64,005$21,6670.81
National Median$38,704$25,4950.66

Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs
$7,630$41,424$27,708
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury
$44,360$34,859$25,058
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$10,560$32,855$24,000
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park
$38,410$32,450$23,250
Binghamton University
Vestal
$10,363$26,700$21,667

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 Barnard College, approximately 15% 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.