Analysis
Westminster's interdisciplinary bachelor's comes with an estimated price tag of nearly $26,000 in debt—significantly higher than the $20,575 median for similar programs in Utah—while projected first-year earnings of roughly $37,000 trail behind what graduates from Utah Valley and Utah State typically earn in the same field. These estimates, drawn from peer programs since Westminster's graduate cohort is too small to report separately, suggest you'd be paying a premium over other state options without clear evidence of higher returns.
The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 falls within manageable territory, meaning your child could theoretically handle the monthly payments on a typical income. But here's the practical reality: with comparable programs at larger Utah schools producing starting salaries $3,000-$4,000 higher while costing less, the financial case for Westminster's interdisciplinary degree isn't obvious. The program's flexibility—often the appeal of interdisciplinary studies—doesn't appear to translate into competitive earning power based on what we see from similar programs statewide.
Given that these are estimates rather than Westminster's actual track record, ask the school directly about graduate outcomes and employment rates. If they can't provide specific data about where their interdisciplinary graduates land, that's information in itself. At this price point, you need more than projections to justify the investment, especially when state universities offer clearer paths to comparable or better outcomes.
Where Westminster University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Utah
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (5 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City | $41,416 | $36,668* | — | $25,878* | — |
 Utah Valley UniversityOrem | $6,270 | $40,290* | $42,761 | $20,575* | 0.51 |
 Utah State UniversityLogan | $9,228 | $39,870* | $39,623 | $21,932* | 0.55 |
 Southern Utah UniversityCedar City | $6,770 | $33,465* | — | $12,425* | 0.37 |
 Utah Tech UniversitySaint George | $6,074 | $29,324* | $55,380 | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $38,704* | — | $25,495* | 0.66 |
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 Westminster University, approximately 25% 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 4 similar programs in UT. Actual outcomes may vary.