Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Baylor University

This program shows troubling underperformance given Baylor's selective profile and premium cost structure. Graduates earn just $31,994 in their first year—roughly $6,500 below the national median and a striking $16,000 below the Texas median for this degree. Among the 55 Texas schools offering Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Baylor ranks in the bottom 10th percentile. Public universities like University of Houston and UT System schools consistently produce graduates earning $20,000+ more annually from similar programs.

The strong earnings growth to $50,312 by year four is encouraging, but that still trails the state median by nearly $5,000. While the $19,500 debt load is manageable compared to national averages, it's less impressive when you consider graduates are starting at incomes typical of community college certificate programs. That 0.61 debt-to-earnings ratio reflects a weak initial earning power more than prudent borrowing.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift with more data, but the pattern is consistent: students at a mid-selective private university are seeing outcomes well below what Texas public institutions deliver. If your child is considering this path at Baylor, understand they'll likely face several years of catching up financially—money that could instead fund graduate school or homeownership if they attended a stronger-performing in-state option.