Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at LeTourneau University

LeTourneau University's Interdisciplinary Studies program is substantially underperforming the Texas market. At $40,506 in first-year earnings, graduates make about $8,000 less than the state median for this degree—placing them in just the 25th percentile among Texas schools. This gap is significant: the University of Houston's program produces graduates earning $56,904, while even the state median sits at $48,381. The debt load of $24,188 is reasonable and tracks with state averages, but it matters less when the earnings themselves lag so far behind.

The negative earnings trajectory—dropping from $40,506 to $39,145 over four years—compounds the concern. While interdisciplinary degrees often provide broad foundation rather than direct career pathways, graduates from this program appear to be struggling to gain traction even in Texas's strong job market. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes can skew these numbers significantly, but it also suggests this isn't a well-established program at the institution.

For Texas families, this is a tough sell at any price. You're paying for a selective private university education (41% admission rate, strong SAT scores) but getting earnings outcomes that trail most in-state public options. Unless there are specific connections or opportunities at LeTourneau that aren't reflected in the data, prospective students should seriously consider the stronger-performing programs elsewhere in Texas.