Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Texas A&M University-San Antonio's Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies program delivers strong national performance but faces tough in-state competition. With median earnings of $48,239, graduates earn 25% more than the national average for this field and land in the 81st percentile nationally—impressive results for a program at a highly accessible university with a 92% admission rate.

However, the Texas landscape tells a more complex story. While earnings essentially match the state median, this program sits at just the 40th percentile among Texas schools, meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce higher earnings. The debt picture is favorable though—at $21,000, it's significantly below both national and state medians, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44.

The value proposition here is solid financial outcomes without crushing debt, particularly appealing given the university's accessibility to students from diverse economic backgrounds (51% receive Pell grants). While your child won't reach the earnings peaks of Houston-area programs that top $56,000, they'll avoid the heavy debt loads common elsewhere and still out-earn most national peers. For families prioritizing affordability and reasonable returns over maximum earnings potential, this represents a practical path to a bachelor's degree with good financial fundamentals.