Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Richmond

University of Richmond's interdisciplinary program produces graduates earning nearly $50,000 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($38,704) and placing them in the 86th percentile nationwide. Within Virginia, though, the picture is less exceptional. At $49,421, graduates earn slightly above the state median but trail top programs like UVA ($52,463) and VCU ($49,111), landing in the 60th percentile statewide. Given Richmond's 23% admission rate and 1474 average SAT, you might expect stronger performance relative to Virginia peers.

The debt load of $24,750 is reasonable—representing about half a year's starting salary and actually below both national and state medians for this degree. Earnings growth of 19% over four years suggests decent career progression, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable than data from larger programs. This cohort represents a very specific slice of Richmond's interdisciplinary graduates, which may not reflect typical outcomes.

For families comfortable with selective private school pricing, this represents a viable path—you're getting above-average national outcomes with manageable debt. But if you're choosing Richmond specifically for an interdisciplinary degree rather than the overall institutional experience, know that several Virginia public universities deliver comparable or better results at lower cost.