Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Park University

Park University's interdisciplinary program punches well above its weight class nationally, with graduates earning $50,454—nearly $15,000 more than the typical program of this type and ranking in the 95th percentile nationwide. That's a substantial premium for a degree that often struggles to command strong early-career earnings. The $23,369 debt load is reasonable, translating to a 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio that most families could manage with standard repayment plans. For context, three-quarters of similar programs nationally leave graduates earning $40,216 or less.

The state picture is trickier to interpret. Park sits at the 60th percentile among Missouri's interdisciplinary programs, but with only five schools offering this degree in-state, that ranking doesn't tell you much beyond "middle of the pack in a tiny sample." What matters more is that Missouri's median for this program happens to match Park's outcomes exactly, suggesting Park is representative of what these degrees earn in the state—which is significantly above national expectations.

For families considering an interdisciplinary studies degree, Park offers an unusually strong financial outcome. The combination of manageable debt and earnings that exceed 95% of similar programs nationwide makes this a smart choice if the flexible curriculum aligns with your student's goals. Just understand you're investing in a program type that varies wildly in quality across schools—Park happens to be one where it works.