Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M-Kingsville's interdisciplinary studies program lands squarely in the middle of the pack—it beats national benchmarks by a comfortable margin but falls short of what many Texas peers deliver. At $46,123 in first-year earnings, graduates here earn about $7,400 more than the national median for this degree, yet they're trailing the Texas median by roughly $2,300. Among the 55 Texas schools offering this program, that puts them below the midpoint, with top-tier programs like Texas Southern and University of Houston generating $10,000+ more annually for their graduates.

The program's strongest selling point is the debt picture: $19,581 is manageable, sitting well below both national and state medians. That 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates should reasonably pay off loans within a year or two of focused repayment. Earnings growth from year one to year four is modest at 6%, suggesting this degree opens entry-level doors but may not lead to dramatic career advancement without additional credentials or specialization.

For families prioritizing affordability and reasonable outcomes, this works—the debt burden won't derail your child's financial future. But if your student has the credentials to gain admission at UT-San Antonio, University of Houston, or other higher-performing Texas schools, the earning premium over four decades of work makes those options worth serious consideration. This program delivers solid value without being exceptional.