Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

UConn Waterbury's interdisciplinary studies program delivers a remarkably strong earnings trajectory that outpaces typical outcomes for this degree. Graduates start at $38,647—precisely matching both national and state medians—but jump 35% to $52,194 by year four. That acceleration matters: while the program begins at the 50th percentile nationally, it climbs well above the 75th percentile benchmark of $46,383 within a few years. Among Connecticut's dozen schools offering this degree, this program ranks in the 60th percentile for early earnings and shares that starting salary with UConn's main campus, despite serving a predominantly working-class student body (half receive Pell grants).

The $23,307 median debt sits slightly below the national norm and translates to a manageable 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's a reasonable burden given the earnings growth ahead. The interdisciplinary nature of this degree means career outcomes vary widely by student focus and initiative, but the four-year earnings data suggests graduates are finding solid footing in the job market.

For families weighing this option, the key insight is momentum: this program doesn't promise immediate high earnings, but it produces graduates whose incomes grow substantially faster than the typical interdisciplinary studies graduate. If your student can weather a modest first year financially, the trajectory looks quite favorable—especially at a price point that won't bury them in debt.