General
Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science.
Entry Level Salary
$42,307
Median Salary
$86,893
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.5%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,475,720
Entry (Early)
$42,307
Median (Prime)
$86,893
High (Prime)
$91,107
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-74k
+301k
+335k
$25k / yr
-164k
+211k
+245k
$50k / yr
-254k
+121k
+155k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
31
$50k / yr
Never
39
37
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-151%
194%
226%
$50k / yr
-117%
56%
71%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate33%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Registered nurses
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,298
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,676|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Physicians
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,721
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$231,713|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Management occupations
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,295
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,879|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Software developers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Secondary school teachers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,311|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%
Accountants and auditors
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,670
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,307|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$56,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,727|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Top executives
1.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$173,785
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$172,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Postsecondary teachers
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$30,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,000|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. | Undergrad Certificate | 6 | $48,732 - $84,799 |
| multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. | Associate's Degree | 28 | $40,378 - $54,132 |
| multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. | Bachelor's Degree | 172 | $31,138 - $91,697 |
| multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. | Master's Degree | 26 | $54,664 - $75,380 |
| multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general. | Graduate Certificate | 5 | $64,358 - $64,358 |
| natural sciences. | Associate's Degree | 23 | $42,053 - $81,809 |
| natural sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 51 | $23,655 - $95,507 |
| natural sciences. | Master's Degree | 8 | $50,052 - $66,085 |
| science technologies/technicians, general. | Associate's Degree | 4 | $55,565 - $55,565 |
| science technologies/technicians, general. | Bachelor's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| science, technology and society. | Bachelor's Degree | 32 | $53,760 - $107,375 |
| science, technology and society. | Master's Degree | 10 | $72,547 - $72,547 |