Where Hope College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Hope College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope College | $29,635 | $30,238 | +2% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $59,105 | $84,867 | +44% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $35,886 | $44,389 | +24% |
| Michigan State University | $26,133 | $42,954 | +64% |
| Western Michigan University | $38,754 | $41,176 | +6% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hope CollegeHolland | $40,420 | $29,635 | $30,238 | $25,878* | — |
 University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor | $17,228 | $59,105 | $84,867 | $19,000* | 0.32 |
 Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo | $15,298 | $38,754 | $41,176 | $31,000* | 0.80 |
 Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti | $15,510 | $35,886 | $44,389 | $31,125* | 0.87 |
 Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor | $34,200 | $33,484 | $36,732 | $26,000* | 0.78 |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $26,133 | $42,954 | $26,130* | 1.00 |
| National Median | — | $38,704 | — | $25,495* | 0.66 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Hope College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.