Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Felician University

This bachelor's degree comes with an estimated debt load of $26,500 for first-year earnings around $35,282—a ratio that sits right at the threshold of what financial aid experts consider manageable. Based on peer programs nationally, this multidisciplinary degree produces modest but steady early-career outcomes, though it's worth noting that New Jersey programs in this field typically edge slightly higher, with median earnings near $37,000.

The real question is whether this broad degree opens enough doors to justify the investment. Multidisciplinary studies programs can provide valuable flexibility for students who want to combine interests, but they also lack the clear career pathway of more targeted majors. With over half of Felician's students receiving Pell grants, many families here are stretching to afford college, and $26,500 in debt on $35,000 in earnings means roughly 9% of gross income going to loan payments for a decade.

For families weighing this program, the uncertainty cuts both ways. These figures come from comparable programs since Felician's graduate sample was too small to report—which could mean the program is still developing its track record or simply serves fewer students. If your child has a specific career goal, dig into whether this interdisciplinary approach actually serves that path better than a traditional major. The debt level is reasonable, but only if the degree leads somewhere concrete.