Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College's interdisciplinary studies program shows first-year earnings of $59,456—remarkable for an associate's degree and well above the $35,979 national median for this field. That puts graduates ahead of every other comparable program in South Carolina with reported outcomes, including Tri-County Technical's $51,330. While the debt figure of $15,551 is estimated from peer programs in the state, the resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 suggests manageable repayment even if the actual figure varies somewhat.

The slight earnings dip to $57,364 by year four raises questions about career trajectory, though these graduates still earn substantially more than the typical interdisciplinary studies associate degree holder nationally. This pattern could reflect the realities of mid-career transitions or the diverse career paths this flexible credential enables—factors worth investigating through the school's career services office to understand where graduates actually land.

For families worried about return on investment, these numbers tell an unusually positive story for a two-year interdisciplinary degree. Even accounting for the uncertainty in the debt estimate, the strong earnings outcomes at a school where 44% of students receive Pell grants suggest this program successfully launches graduates into solid-paying work. Contact the college directly to understand which concentrations or course sequences within the program lead to these outcomes—not all interdisciplinary paths likely produce the same results.