Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Huntington University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 sounds manageable on paper, but here's the catch: both figures for Huntington's interdisciplinary studies program are estimates drawn from national peer programs, not actual outcomes from this school's graduates. The estimated $35,282 first-year salary sits right at the national median for these programs, while the estimated $26,500 in debt tracks close to typical borrowing levels. The real concern emerges when you look at Indiana specifically—other interdisciplinary programs in the state show median earnings of $47,054, nearly $12,000 higher than what comparable programs nationally produce. That gap matters when you're making monthly loan payments.

The wide variation among Indiana schools makes this uncertainty more significant. Indiana University-East graduates in this field earn over $60,000, while Bethel University's outcomes land in the mid-$30,000 range—closer to what peer programs nationally suggest for Huntington. Without actual data for this program, you're essentially betting on where Huntington falls within that spectrum. The modest 29% Pell grant rate and solid SAT scores indicate a relatively advantaged student body, which sometimes correlates with better employment connections, but that's speculative.

Before committing, press the school directly for employment outcomes: where do their interdisciplinary studies graduates actually land, and what are they earning? If they can't provide concrete answers beyond program descriptions, that gap in transparency should factor heavily into your decision, especially when other Indiana programs demonstrate substantially stronger returns.