Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Fresno Pacific University

Interdisciplinary studies programs in California show enormous variation—from UC Berkeley's $45,000+ outcomes to mid-$30,000s elsewhere—making peer comparisons especially tricky for a program with suppressed data like this one. Based on similar programs in California, graduates here might expect around $40,400 in first-year earnings and $22,875 in debt, which would place both figures near state medians for this degree type.

That debt-to-earnings picture looks manageable on paper—a ratio of 0.57 means roughly seven months of gross income to cover the loan balance. However, these estimates come from just eight earnings data points and five debt figures statewide, creating significant uncertainty about what Fresno Pacific's actual graduates experience. The university serves a majority low-income student population (59% receive Pell grants), and while interdisciplinary degrees offer flexibility, they often require graduates to clearly articulate their skills to employers—something that becomes harder without concrete job market data specific to this program.

The wide range among California's top performers suggests program design and career support matter enormously in this field. Without knowing whether Fresno Pacific's version emphasizes teacher preparation, business applications, or something else entirely, you're essentially betting on the median outcome. If your child has specific career goals, programs with actual reported data and clearer pathways might offer more confidence in the investment.