Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Liberty University

Liberty University's Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates earn about 15% more than the national median for this degree ($40,717 versus $35,282), placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The debt load of $27,832 is reasonable, translating to a 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning graduates owe roughly eight months of their first-year salary. For an online-focused university with near-universal admission, these outcomes suggest the program delivers solid market value.

However, context matters here. Only four Virginia schools report data for this degree, making state comparisons less meaningful. The sample size for Liberty's program is also small—under 30 graduates—so these numbers could shift significantly year to year. What we can say is that the debt burden sits slightly below the national median while earnings run well above it, which is the combination parents hope to see.

For families considering this flexible degree path, the economics look workable. Graduates aren't carrying crushing debt, and their starting salaries exceed what most interdisciplinary studies majors earn nationally. Just recognize that "interdisciplinary studies" often serves as a completion degree for students with credits from multiple areas—so career outcomes will depend heavily on what your student does with it, not just the credential itself.