Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Concordia University Ann Arbor

The numbers here sit in an uncomfortable middle ground, though with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, you're looking at a sketch rather than a full picture. Starting salary of $33,484 falls below both the Michigan median ($34,685) and the national benchmark ($38,704), yet the $26,000 debt load is actually lower than typical for Michigan programs in this field. Among Michigan's 18 schools offering interdisciplinary studies, this lands at the 40th percentile—meaning six in ten programs produce higher earners.

The trajectory shows modest growth to $36,732 by year four, which narrows but doesn't close the gap with state and national averages. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78 is manageable—graduates aren't drowning in payments—but you're still paying $26,000 for outcomes that trail the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by over $20,000 annually. Interdisciplinary studies programs vary wildly in focus and career preparation, and without more data on what these specific graduates actually do for work, it's hard to judge whether this particular combination of courses is setting students up well.

Given the small sample size, a single cohort with unusual circumstances could be skewing everything here. If your student is considering this program, dig into placement outcomes and whether the interdisciplinary focus aligns with a clear career path—because the early returns suggest this degree doesn't command a premium in the Michigan job market.