Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Reinhardt University

A $26,500 debt load for a degree that peers suggest will yield around $35,000 in first-year earnings puts Reinhardt's interdisciplinary studies program slightly above the national debt benchmark but with a manageable 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio. What's concerning is the state context: Georgia's median for this field sits at just $27,840, making the national estimate look optimistic unless Reinhardt's program connects differently to employers than typical in-state options. With 39% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are relying on borrowed money to fund this degree, and the margin for error isn't generous.

Interdisciplinary studies programs are notoriously hard to evaluate because outcomes depend heavily on how students package their skills and what industries they target. The national figure reflects a wide range—from graduates who leverage their broad background into roles that value adaptability to those who struggle to articulate their value to employers. At Reinhardt, the uncertainty multiplies: we're working from peer data at a school where outcomes aren't publicly reported, likely due to small graduating classes.

For families borrowing near the estimated amount, this only pencils out if your student has a clear plan for translating an interdisciplinary degree into employment—specific internships lined up, professional networks being built, or graduate school as a next step. Without that strategic approach, you're betting on an uncertain return with real debt attached.