Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Troy University

Troy University's interdisciplinary studies program produces first-year earnings of $34,238—below the national median for this degree but meaningfully above most Alabama competitors. While this places the program in just the 29th percentile nationally, it ranks in the 60th percentile within Alabama, where interdisciplinary studies graduates typically earn around $31,000. The $25,000 median debt sits close to national norms, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73 that's manageable but not exceptional.

The context matters here: Troy serves a predominantly regional student body (42% receive Pell grants) at an accessible price point. For Alabama families where staying in-state is the practical choice, this program performs competitively—it's the top earner among the state's larger interdisciplinary studies programs. However, the $4,500 gap between Troy's outcomes and the national median represents real money that compounds over a career.

This is a serviceable option for students committed to staying in Alabama who value Troy's specific interdisciplinary focus. The debt level won't be crushing, and graduates outperform peers at similar Alabama institutions. Just understand that interdisciplinary studies degrees generally produce modest early earnings nationwide, and Troy's version, while solid for the state, won't overcome that fundamental market reality.