Interdisciplinary Studies programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $17,162 to $165,593, demonstrating exceptional variation across 289 programs. With median earnings of $63,138—$7,321 higher than the national average—program selection significantly impacts long-term career trajectories and earning potential.
Leading the list is University Of The Pacific, achieving the highest program earnings at $165,593. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology follows at $126,153, while Harvey Mudd College rounds out the top three at $122,038, demonstrating how elite interdisciplinary programs translate academic breadth into strong career outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of The PacificPrivate | Stockton, CA | $165,593 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $17,716 | 94.9% | 67.8% |
| #2 | Cambridge, MA | $126,153 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | -$4,129 | 4.7% | 96.1% | |
| #3 | Harvey Mudd CollegePrivate | Claremont, CA | $122,038 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $17,340 | 13.1% | 93.8% |
| #4 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $118,034 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $8,460 | 11.4% | 92.5% |
| #5 | Yale UniversityPrivate | New Haven, CT | $104,899 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $28,132 | 4.5% | 96.3% |
| #6 | San Francisco, CA | $101,801 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $32,800 | 73.4% | 58.7% | |
| #7 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | Santa Clara, CA | $91,851 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $36,094 | 43.8% | 88.4% |
| #8 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $91,573 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $1,026 | 5.9% | 96.8% |
| #9 | Rice UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $86,577 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $3,221 | 7.9% | 95.7% |
| #10 | Savannah, GA | $83,500 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $41,693 | 83.7% | 70.5% | |
| #11 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | Stanford, CA | $80,528 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | -$79 | 3.9% | 92.8% |
| #12 | Berkeley, CA | $78,704 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $5,895 | 11.7% | 92.9% | |
| #13 | Akron, OH | $78,504 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $12,469 | 70.9% | 48.2% | |
| #14 | Chicago, IL | $76,366 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $9,257 | 78.5% | 60.3% | |
| #15 | New York, NY | $74,682 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $6,342 | 4.2% | 95.0% | |
| #16 | James Madison UniversityPublic | Harrisonburg, VA | $74,580 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $10,582 | 76.3% | 80.9% |
| #17 | Emory UniversityPrivate | Atlanta, GA | $72,067 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $6,895 | 11.1% | 91.8% |
| #18 | La Jolla, CA | $70,230 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $7,487 | 24.5% | 87.6% | |
| #19 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $69,468 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $5,340 | 13.1% | 94.3% |
| #20 | Troy, NY | $69,338 Median Interdisciplinary Studies Earnings | $21,009 | 58.5% | 83.2% |
