Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oregon State University$61,808
Southern Oregon University$41,454$29,2710.71
Western Oregon University$31,893$40,397$27,0000.85
Portland State University$31,571$46,317$16,5000.52
Reed College$30,834$19,2500.62
George Fox University$26,749$26,5000.99
National Median$38,704$25,4950.66

Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Oregon

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$12,093$41,454$29,271
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$11,025$31,893$27,000
Portland State University
Portland
$11,238$31,571$16,500
Reed College
Portland
$67,020$30,834$19,250
George Fox University
Newberg
$40,940$26,749$26,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Oregon State University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.