Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss's interdisciplinary studies program delivers earnings slightly below both national and state medians, landing at the 40th percentile among Mississippi schools. The $34,607 first-year salary trails the state median by about $300 and sits nearly $700 below national norms. Jackson State graduates in this field earn roughly $500 more annually, suggesting this isn't a particularly strong regional offering despite Ole Miss's flagship status.

The debt picture offers the clearest advantage. At $24,525, graduates here carry about $9,000 less debt than the typical Mississippi student in this major—a meaningful difference when starting salaries cluster in the mid-$30,000s. The 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, though the relatively modest earnings mean monthly payments will still claim a noticeable chunk of take-home pay.

For an interdisciplinary studies degree at a highly accessible state university, this represents a below-average outcome that's partially offset by lower borrowing. Parents should recognize that this major typically leads to more modest earnings compared to specialized degrees, and Ole Miss's version performs in the bottom half of an already moderate-earning field. The lower debt matters, but it can't fully compensate for earnings that lag peers.