Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College

Covenant College's interdisciplinary studies bachelor's carries $22,500 in typical debt—slightly below the national median for these programs but landing at a concerning 85th percentile when compared to all bachelor's degrees nationwide. That debt load becomes more significant when paired with first-year earnings that peer programs nationally suggest will be around $35,000.

The 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would owe roughly eight months of their gross first-year salary. While this isn't catastrophic territory, it does squeeze margins tighter than many families anticipate, especially since similar programs across Georgia have produced earnings as low as $23,600 at some institutions. The field itself trends modest in early-career compensation—even top-performing interdisciplinary programs nationally see graduates earning only around $40,000 in year one.

For a private college experience at Covenant, families should understand they're paying a premium that shows up in that above-average debt load without clear evidence of corresponding salary advantages over cheaper state options. The program might deliver value through Covenant's distinctive mission and community, but those benefits won't necessarily translate to measurably higher starting salaries. Plan for a multi-year repayment timeline and consider whether the specific interdisciplinary focus here opens doors that justify the debt difference over Georgia's public alternatives.