Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at College of Coastal Georgia

The first-year earnings figure here looks disappointing until you realize this program actually outperforms most similar programs in Georgia. College of Coastal Georgia's interdisciplinary studies degree produces graduates earning $32,049—about $4,200 more than Georgia's median for this field. That's 60th percentile performance in-state, though it trails the national median by roughly $3,200.

The debt load of $24,725 yields a manageable 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than a year's salary. For context, this matches Georgia's typical debt level for these programs while coming in slightly below the national benchmark. At an open-access institution serving a substantial population of Pell grant recipients, these outcomes suggest the program delivers reasonable value for students who might not have other four-year options nearby.

The critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances can dramatically skew the numbers. One graduate landing an unusually high or low salary could shift the median considerably. Still, for families in the Brunswick area seeking an accessible bachelor's degree with moderate debt, this program appears to hold its own against state alternatives—just don't expect earnings to significantly exceed $32,000 in that crucial first year after graduation.