Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Connecticut

UConn's interdisciplinary studies program sits squarely at Connecticut's median for earnings—literally identical to the state benchmark—but watch what happens over time. While the $38,647 starting salary matches the state average exactly, graduates see strong 35% earnings growth to $52,194 by year four, a trajectory that distinguishes this from typical outcomes in the field. At the 60th percentile within Connecticut, it's performing slightly above the state median, though it lags behind the elite privates (Trinity and Yale both clear $45,000 in year one).

The debt picture is manageable: $23,307 puts graduates below both the state and national medians for this major, resulting in a 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio that's entirely reasonable for a first job. For context, this is a field where many programs leave students with $25,000+ in debt and similar starting salaries, so UConn offers slightly better terms. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests this isn't a huge program, but the data appears stable enough to trust.

For families weighing this path, the key question is whether the interdisciplinary degree opens doors to the graduate's intended career. If it does, the combination of below-average debt and steady earnings growth makes this a solid choice—particularly for in-state students paying lower tuition. The trajectory matters more than the starting point here.