Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville's interdisciplinary program lands squarely in the middle of Pennsylvania offerings but struggles when measured against the national landscape. At $30,099 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $5,000 less than the national median for this degree, placing them in just the 13th percentile nationwide. Within Pennsylvania, however, the picture looks less dire—earnings hit the state median, suggesting this reflects broader challenges with interdisciplinary programs in the Commonwealth rather than Millersville-specific issues.

The debt situation is manageable but not generous. At $25,990, borrowers face a debt load equal to 86% of their first-year salary—workable for careful budgeters but leaving little margin for error. The 15% earnings growth to year four helps somewhat, pushing median pay to $34,466, though this still trails the national median by nearly $1,000. For context, Lehigh's interdisciplinary graduates earn more than twice as much, though that comes with a vastly different price tag and admission profile.

This program works best for students who need Millersville's accessible admission (89% acceptance rate) and have specific career plans where the interdisciplinary credential opens doors. For families banking on the bachelor's degree alone to drive earnings, these numbers suggest the financial return will be modest, particularly in the first few years after graduation.