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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science.

Entry Level Salary
$40,650
Median Salary
$84,952
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
30.1%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,398,080
Entry (Early)
$40,650
Median (Prime)
$84,952
High (Prime)
$90,000

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 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
-89k
+283k
+324k
$25k / yr
-179k
+193k
+234k
$50k / yr
-269k
+103k
+144k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
31
$50k / yr
Never
41
38

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
$25k / yr
-164%
178%
216%
$50k / yr
-124%
48%
66%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate32.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Registered nurses

4.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,186
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,300|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Physicians

4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,903
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$225,100|N/A
openings
22,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%

Management occupations

4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,820|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

Elementary and middle school teachers

3.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,464|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%

Secondary school teachers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,000|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%

Software developers

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$73,153
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$117,988|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%

Accountants and auditors

1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,000|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

1.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,650
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,777|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%

Top executives

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$168,825
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$179,337|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%

Medical and health services managers

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,650
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,491|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).

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 TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Undergrad Certificate9$48,732 - $84,799
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Associate's Degree34$40,378 - $54,132
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Bachelor's Degree177$31,138 - $91,697
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Master's Degree29$63,411 - $75,380
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Graduate Certificate6$64,358 - $64,358
multi-/interdisciplinary studies, general.Level 992$79,964 - $79,964
natural sciences.Undergrad Certificate6Data N/A
natural sciences.Associate's Degree26$42,053 - $64,936
natural sciences.Bachelor's Degree56$23,655 - $95,507
natural sciences.Master's Degree8$50,052 - $65,598
natural sciences.Level 9910Data N/A
science technologies/technicians, general.Associate's Degree5Data N/A
science technologies/technicians, general.Bachelor's Degree2$100,209 - $100,209
science, technology and society.Bachelor's Degree33$53,760 - $107,375
science, technology and society.Master's Degree12Data N/A