Compare 6 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $39,177.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. programs produce graduates earning between $34,328 and $44,717—a $10K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Florida, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of North Florida's Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program leads with graduates earning $44,717, well above the state average of $39,512. Florida Atlantic University follows at $42,957 with a much larger cohort of 500 students, while University of Central Florida produces similar outcomes ($42,841) despite its highly selective 40% admission rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of North Florida graduates borrow $15,531 and face just a 9.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, graduates can clear their student loans with about 4 months of salary while keeping payments manageable.
Highest program earnings: $44,717
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance rate
9.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.5% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,717 | 103 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $42,957 | 500 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $42,841 | 879 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $35,476 | 212 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,610 | High | |
| #5 | $34,744 | 164 | $23,548 | High | $16,223 | High | |
| #6 | $34,328 | 279 | $17,622 | Challenging | $18,946 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
