Est. Earnings (1yr)
$38,704
Est. from national median (196 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$25,878
Est. from national median (59 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 suggests this program could be manageable financially, though the limited data here requires caution. Based on comparable multi/interdisciplinary bachelor's programs nationally, graduates might expect around $38,700 in first-year earnings against roughly $25,900 in debt—figures that would put monthly loan payments at about 8% of gross income under standard repayment. That's within the conventional affordability threshold, but remember these estimates come from peer programs across the country, not actual outcomes from Truett McConnell's specific graduates.

The challenge is that multi/interdisciplinary studies programs in Georgia show considerable variation. Similar programs statewide typically produce lower earnings than the national average—around $33,300 versus $38,700—while carrying slightly higher debt loads. Truett McConnell's 91% admission rate and notably low Pell enrollment (just 10%) also suggest a particular institutional profile that may or may not align with how peer programs perform elsewhere.

For a parent, the key question is what your child plans to do with this degree. Multi/interdisciplinary studies can serve as preparation for graduate school or provide flexibility for career exploration, but it can also lack the clear credential value of specialized programs. Given the uncertainty in these figures, you'll want direct conversations with the university about actual graduate outcomes—where their students land, what jobs they secure, and whether the estimated numbers reflect their reality.

Where Truett McConnell University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Truett McConnell UniversityCleveland$25,568$38,704*—$25,878*—
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw$5,786$36,114*$42,922$29,125*0.81
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta$8,478$30,536*$47,111$28,230*0.92
National Median—$38,704*—$25,495*0.66
* Estimated from similar programs
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Truett McConnell University, approximately 10% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 196 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.