Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies start with modest earnings of $40,588, but they achieve this with remarkably low debt—just $14,842 compared to the $25,495 national median for this degree. That 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio is among the best you'll find: graduates owe less than five months' salary, making repayment genuinely manageable. Among Indiana programs, this ranks at the 60th percentile for earnings while carrying substantially less debt than most competitors.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably with more data, but the underlying fundamentals look sound. IU-Indianapolis serves a significant population of Pell grant recipients, yet still manages to keep borrowing low while producing earnings slightly above both national and state medians. While top performers like Purdue University Global show what's possible at the high end ($57,005), that comparison misses an important point: this program delivers solid middle-class starting salaries without burdening students with crushing debt.

For families concerned about student loan payments cutting into their child's post-college budget, this represents a practical path. The earnings won't wow anyone, but the monthly loan payment should be entirely reasonable—something that matters more than many parents realize when their graduate is trying to afford rent and build savings.