Analysis
A debt load near $29,000 for a bachelor's that peers in Florida suggest yields around $35,500 in first-year earnings creates tight financial margins right out of the gate. Interdisciplinary studies programs across Florida show considerable variation—some grads at schools like Embry-Riddle and Keiser clear $40,000 or more, while others hover closer to the low-to-mid $30,000s. Without actual outcomes data from Webber's specific program, it's difficult to know where their graduates land within that range, though the estimated debt figure sits above Florida's typical $24,400 for similar programs.
The 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't disastrous, but it assumes graduates secure full-time work immediately and that starting salaries align with state averages for the field. For a school where over half of students receive Pell grants, that $29,000 debt burden represents real financial pressure for families already stretched thin. Interdisciplinary degrees can open doors when paired with clear career planning and internships, but they lack the built-in professional pathways of more targeted majors.
Before committing, press the school for placement rates and actual starting salaries for recent graduates in this major. The estimated figures provide a baseline, but Webber's outcomes could differ significantly—and you need to know whether their career services and employer networks justify the investment when clearer-cut programs elsewhere might offer more predictable returns.
Where Webber International University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi-/interdisciplinary studies bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (19 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32,150 | $35,476* | — | $29,319* | — | |
| $15,580 | $60,897* | $39,309 | —* | — | |
| $11,665 | $41,524* | — | $29,319* | 0.71 | |
| $42,304 | $41,524* | — | $29,319* | 0.71 | |
| $24,136 | $40,975* | $44,494 | $41,026* | 1.00 | |
| $6,368 | $37,282* | $42,841 | $24,700* | 0.66 | |
| National Median | — | $35,282* | — | $26,000* | 0.74 |
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 Webber International University, approximately 54% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 11 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.