Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Georgetown College

A bachelor's degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Georgetown College appears positioned near national norms but well above typical Kentucky outcomes. Peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $38,700, which would place this roughly 37% higher than the $28,200 median for similar Kentucky programs. The estimated debt of $25,900 aligns closely with what comparable programs produce both statewide and nationally, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67—manageable by typical standards where anything under 1.0 signals reasonable repayment prospects.

The challenge lies in what "Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies" actually prepares students for in the job market. This degree often serves students pursuing specific career goals that benefit from customized curricula—teaching, ministry, or graduate school preparation—but lacks the clear employment pathway of more focused majors. If your child is using this program strategically (perhaps combining it with Georgetown's strong liberal arts foundation or specific career mentoring), the numbers suggest a workable financial outcome. Without that strategic intent, though, you're potentially taking on five-figure debt for a credential whose value depends heavily on how well your student can articulate its purpose to employers.

The key question isn't whether these estimated figures are favorable—they're acceptable—but whether this particular interdisciplinary program at Georgetown connects to concrete opportunities your child can describe convincingly on job applications within a year of graduation.