Analysis
A $38,700 starting salary—based on what similar interdisciplinary bachelor's programs produce nationally—means this degree barely clears the threshold where a $25,900 debt load becomes manageable under standard repayment terms. That 0.67 debt-to-earnings ratio sits in workable territory, but there's a troubling gap here: other Arkansas schools offering this same degree report median earnings closer to $56,000, with graduates from Arkansas Tech—a public regional university—starting near $38,000 with less debt.
The concern isn't just that Champion Christian's estimated outcomes lag behind the state median by $17,000 in first-year earnings. It's that interdisciplinary studies degrees can vary wildly depending on how they're structured—some emphasize career-focused concentrations that lead to clear employment paths, while others function as general completion degrees. Without actual outcomes data from Champion Christian's own graduates, you're relying on national averages that may not reflect this particular program's design or the job market realities for its alumni. The high Pell grant percentage (61%) suggests the school serves students who need their degree investment to pay off quickly.
Before committing, ask the school directly about job placement rates, what employers typically hire their interdisciplinary studies graduates, and why their program differs from Arkansas programs that report stronger earnings. If they can't provide concrete answers about career outcomes, that's your answer about whether this program is worth borrowing $26,000 to complete.
Where Champion Christian College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (12 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs | $10,870 | $38,704* | — | $25,878* | — |
 University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock | $8,280 | $74,432* | $83,184 | $9,625* | 0.13 |
 Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville | $8,508 | $37,760* | $39,367 | $34,046* | 0.90 |
| National Median | — | $38,704* | — | $25,495* | 0.66 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Champion Christian College, approximately 61% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 196 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.