Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Bellarmine University

Based on peer programs nationally, a Bachelor's in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Bellarmine projects first-year earnings around $38,700 with approximately $25,900 in debt—a 0.67 ratio that's relatively manageable by today's standards. This positions the program substantially above Kentucky's median for the field ($28,195), though it's worth noting that the state has limited data for this major, making direct comparisons difficult. The national picture suggests this interdisciplinary degree falls in the middle of the pack: at the 50th percentile nationally with potential upside to $46,000+ for top performers.

The real question is what "interdisciplinary studies" prepares students to do. These programs often serve as vehicles for career changers, students with specific professional goals that don't fit traditional majors, or those combining credentials (like teaching licenses). The relatively healthy debt-to-earnings ratio matters more if your child has a clear plan for applying this degree. Without one, the broad nature of the credential could make early career positioning challenging, regardless of the reasonable debt load.

For families considering Bellarmine's program specifically, recognize that these estimates come from similar programs elsewhere since the school's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. That small size might indicate either a boutique program with personalized attention or a degree path that few students complete—worth investigating directly with the school to understand what post-graduation support looks like.