Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Bay Path University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 puts this program in manageable territory—the estimated $26,500 in debt equals about nine months of the projected first-year salary of $35,282. These figures come from peer interdisciplinary studies programs nationally, since Bay Path's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes. What's worth noting is that similar programs in Massachusetts typically produce stronger results: the state median for this field sits at $39,530, roughly $4,200 more than what national peers suggest.

The interdisciplinary studies degree at Bay Path serves a predominantly lower-income student population (66% receive Pell grants), and for these families, every thousand dollars matters. The estimated earnings place graduates right at the national median for this credential, which means they're competing with hundreds of similar programs without a clear financial edge. Massachusetts programs in this field generally outperform the national average, but without reported data specific to Bay Path, it's unclear whether this program matches its in-state competitors like Fitchburg State, where graduates earn that higher state median.

For families weighing this investment: the debt load appears reasonable relative to likely first-year earnings, but you're betting on a program whose actual graduate outcomes remain unknown. If your student has alternatives with reported data—especially other Massachusetts schools in this field—those would offer more certainty about what you're actually buying.