Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Moravian University

Moravian's interdisciplinary studies program lands squarely in the bottom half for Pennsylvania, earning about $6,000 less than the typical PA graduate in this field. While the debt load of $27,000 is relatively manageable—slightly above state median but not alarming—the first-year salary of $37,824 means graduates are earning less than both state and national benchmarks. That 40th percentile ranking among Pennsylvania programs suggests there are better options within reasonable distance.

The 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't terrible, and graduates should be able to handle their loan payments on this income. However, the combination of below-median earnings and a small graduating class (under 30 students) raises questions about whether this program has the resources and employer connections to compete with larger interdisciplinary studies programs across Pennsylvania. The wide gap between Moravian's outcomes and what Drexel achieves—nearly double the earnings—shows how much variation exists in this field.

For an anxious parent, the question is whether Moravian's overall environment justifies these middling outcomes. If your student is drawn to the school's community or specific faculty, this could work—the debt isn't crushing. But if the primary draw is the interdisciplinary studies program itself, Pennsylvania offers stronger options at similar or lower cost. The small sample size means one or two cohorts could shift these numbers significantly, but right now, the data suggests this program underperforms its Pennsylvania peers.