Est. Earnings (1yr)
$40,588
Est. from IN median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$25,878
Est. from national median (59 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64 suggests manageable repayment for this interdisciplinary bachelor's program, though the estimates here deserve scrutiny. The $25,878 in projected debt comes from looking at similar-sized private institutions nationally, while the $40,588 first-year salary reflects what Indiana's handful of interdisciplinary programs typically produce. That earnings figure aligns with the national median for this degree, putting it squarely in the middle of the pack—nothing spectacular, but consistent with what these broadly-focused programs deliver across the country.

The challenge with interdisciplinary studies is that outcomes vary wildly depending on what students actually focus on and which career paths they pursue after graduation. The $40,588 estimate matches what Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates report, but Purdue Global's interdisciplinary grads earn $57,000 while DePauw's make just $27,000—a $30,000 spread that reflects how much individual circumstances matter with this type of degree. For University of Indianapolis specifically, we simply don't have enough graduate data to know where they fall in that range.

Given the uncertainty, confirm what actual UIndy graduates in this program are doing professionally and what their debt loads look like. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if your child has clear career goals that this flexible degree supports, but without program-specific data, you're essentially betting on averages that may not reflect this school's particular track record.

Where University of Indianapolis Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis$36,136$40,588*$25,878*
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette$10,110$57,005*$26,000*0.46
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis$10,449$40,588*$14,842*0.37
DePauw UniversityGreencastle$57,070$27,414**
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 University of Indianapolis, approximately 36% 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 median of 3 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.