Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Minnesota-Crookston

University of Minnesota-Crookston's interdisciplinary studies graduates earn $54,656 in their first year—outperforming 95% of similar programs nationally and ranking in the 80th percentile among Minnesota schools. That's $12,000 more than the typical Minnesota graduate in this field and $16,000 above the national median. Only Metropolitan State produces higher-earning interdisciplinary graduates in Minnesota, and that advantage is just $5,000.

The program pairs these strong outcomes with manageable debt. At $31,000, graduates borrow slightly above both state and national medians, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57—well within comfortable territory. Most graduates will face monthly payments around $350, roughly 8% of gross income, which shouldn't strain budgets given the solid starting salary.

The earnings plateau from year one to year four deserves mention but doesn't undermine the program's value. Graduates are earning $54,000-plus right out of the gate, a level many programs don't reach even after years of career progression. For a moderately selective campus (58% admission rate) serving a predominantly middle-class student body, these outcomes represent exceptional value. Your child would graduate with both manageable debt and earning power that places them well ahead of most interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.