Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

UW Tacoma's interdisciplinary studies program shows promising earnings potential with remarkably low debt, though the small cohort size means these results might not be representative. The median debt of just $15,215 is exceptional—landing in the 95th percentile nationally and substantially below both the national median ($26,000) and Washington state median ($24,402). First-year earnings of $39,715 match those from UW Seattle's program and rank in the 72nd percentile nationally, while the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 is among the strongest you'll find for this degree.

The earnings trajectory holds steady through year four, reaching $47,295—a 19% increase that suggests graduates find stable career paths. Within Washington, this program performs solidly at the 60th percentile, outpacing Western Washington while matching the flagship Seattle campus. Given that 40% of students receive Pell grants, these outcomes are particularly noteworthy for students from lower-income backgrounds seeking an affordable path to middle-class earnings.

The caveat here is the sample size: fewer than 30 recent graduates means a few outliers could significantly skew these numbers either direction. If your child is considering this program, the combination of minimal debt and respectable earnings makes it a low-risk proposition—just recognize that future cohorts may see different results as the campus builds out this degree path.