Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College's interdisciplinary bachelor's degree sits in a frustrating data gap—the actual outcomes for this specific program aren't public because too few graduates report earnings. What we do know from peer programs across Pennsylvania suggests first-year earnings around $44,000 against roughly $26,000 in debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 that's manageable on paper. But that comparison group is telling: similar interdisciplinary programs in the state range from Moravian's $38,000 to Drexel's $72,000, a nearly 2x difference that reflects how much "interdisciplinary studies" can mean wildly different things—some schools use it for pre-professional tracks that lead to strong careers, others for more exploratory liberal arts pathways.

The challenge is that without knowing which version Lebanon Valley offers—or what careers their specific graduates actually pursue—you're betting on an unknown. The estimated earnings match the state median exactly, which is neither encouraging nor alarming, but the debt level means your child would face monthly payments around $290 for a decade on income that's just above the national median for this major. That's workable, but only if the actual career path justifies the cost. Before committing, insist on seeing placement data: where do their interdisciplinary grads actually work, and what do they earn three to five years out? Without that transparency, you're investing $100,000+ on faith alone.