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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 56,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 36,700 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 56,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,800 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 36,600 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 62,400 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 49,300 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 55,100 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 64,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 96,700 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 59,600 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 37,800 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 41,200 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 97,200 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 68,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 114,000 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 40,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 67,900 |
| 8 | Education Administrators | 93,000 |
| 6 | Counselors | 70,900 |
| 5 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 133,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 77,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 68,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 130,000 |
| 2 | Clergy | 54,000 |
| 2 | Physicians and Surgeons | 222,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,900 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 47,400 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 52,900 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 82,600 |
| 3 | Child day care services | 23,800 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 69,400 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 27,600 |
| 2 | Insurance | 53,700 |
| 2 | All construction | 48,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Elementary and secondary schools | 64,500 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 68,200 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 44,200 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 88,100 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 86,700 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 37,100 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 60,400 |
| 2 | Legal services | 126,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 63,500 |
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