Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Stevenson University

Stevenson's interdisciplinary studies program sits squarely in the middle of Maryland options—ranking at the 40th percentile statewide—but carries debt levels that demand attention. First-year graduates earn $35,723 against $31,000 in loans, which is better than 95% of similar programs nationally when it comes to debt burden. That relatively manageable debt load matters, especially since starting salaries trail both the state median ($37,936) and national average ($38,704) by a few thousand dollars. Within four years, earnings climb 20% to $42,994, which narrows the gap with higher-performing programs like Loyola Maryland but doesn't close it entirely.

For Maryland families, this program offers predictable debt and steady earnings growth, but you're not getting the premium outcomes available at Johns Hopkins or even the cost advantage of Salisbury University. The 83% admission rate and moderate outcomes suggest Stevenson serves students well who might not access more selective programs, but parents should recognize they're paying private-school debt levels for middle-of-the-pack Maryland results. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87 is workable—your child should be able to manage loan payments on that first-year salary—but it leaves less room for other financial goals than lower-debt alternatives would.