Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Drawing from peer institutions, a Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelor's leads to estimated first-year earnings around $35,300—a figure that should concern parents when most Indiana programs in this field report median earnings of $47,000. With estimated debt of $26,500, graduates would face manageable payments at roughly 11% of pre-tax income, but they'd be starting $12,000 behind their in-state peers while carrying substantial loans. The gap is even starker when you consider that Indiana University-East reports actual outcomes of over $60,000 for similar graduates.

The debt-to-earnings picture isn't catastrophic—the 0.75 ratio falls within manageable territory—but it reflects a broader concern about interdisciplinary degrees at smaller private institutions. These programs often lack the clear career pathways that drive higher earnings, and at a school with a 98% admission rate serving many Pell-eligible students, the financial stakes are particularly high. National data suggests this program type produces consistent but modest outcomes across the country, with three-quarters of programs producing first-year earnings under $40,200.

Before committing, parents should understand they're looking at estimated figures because this specific program graduated too few students to report actual outcomes. That's either a red flag about program size and employer connections, or it simply means the data hasn't caught up yet. Either way, compare carefully against Indiana's other options—particularly public universities where similar programs show significantly stronger earning potential.