Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Drexel University

Drexel's interdisciplinary program delivers something remarkably rare: starting salaries that nearly double the national average for this degree. At $72,174 one year out, graduates earn 86% more than the typical interdisciplinary studies graduate nationwide and 66% more than Pennsylvania's state median. This performance places Drexel in the 95th percentile both nationally and within Pennsylvania—essentially making it the top interdisciplinary program in the state by earnings.

The program's strength likely reflects Drexel's renowned co-op system, which places students in paid professional roles during their studies. These real-world experiences appear to translate interdisciplinary skills into marketable career pathways that similar programs struggle to achieve. The debt load of $25,878 is modest relative to those first-year earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio of just 0.36. Graduates should be able to manage loan payments comfortably while earnings continue growing—median pay reaches $82,021 by year four.

For a program that often gets criticized as unfocused or lacking clear career direction, Drexel has cracked the code. The data here is based on a robust sample size, so these aren't fluky numbers. If your child is drawn to interdisciplinary work and wants flexibility without sacrificing earning potential, this program delivers measurable results that dwarf what most schools achieve with the same degree.