Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Boise State University

Boise State's interdisciplinary studies program delivers earnings that outpace both national and Idaho medians, while keeping debt remarkably manageable. With first-year earnings of $38,831 rising to $42,954 by year four, graduates earn about $3,300 more than the typical Idaho graduate in this field—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. More impressive is the debt story: the $31,613 median is higher than Idaho's typical $22,672, but lands in the 10th percentile nationally, meaning 90% of similar programs nationwide saddle students with more debt.

The 0.81 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly 10 months of their first-year salary—a reasonable burden that improves as earnings grow 11% by year four. This program significantly outperforms BYU-Idaho's similar offering by over $6,500 in first-year earnings, a substantial gap for students staying in-state. The steady earnings trajectory and robust sample size (100+ graduates) suggest these outcomes are reliable.

For parents weighing this option, Boise State represents solid middle-ground value: not a fast track to high earnings, but a financially responsible path that beats state and national averages without excessive debt. It's particularly worth considering if in-state tuition keeps total borrowing close to or below that $31,613 median.