Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Alabama$43,339
The University of Alabama$44,838$45,329$29,3110.65
Auburn University$39,414$42,948$23,0000.58
University of South Alabama$31,630$41,326$29,6250.94
Auburn University at Montgomery$30,694$31,5001.03
National Median$35,282$26,0000.74

Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$11,900$44,838$29,311
Auburn University
Auburn
$12,536$39,414$23,000
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$9,676$31,630$29,625
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
$9,436$30,694$31,500

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 North Alabama, approximately 24% 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.