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Intercultural/Multicultural at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,539/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market Small (4,300 openings/yr)
ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #1 of 3 Intercultural/Multicultural programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Intercultural/Multicultural graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $568K $559K $513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.1x 15.9x 14.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.7x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 43% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 31 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,264
Out-of-state: $119,136 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,128
-56% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,622
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,794
99% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,539 track close to the $25,938 national median for Intercultural/Multicultural programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 15.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,622 debt-to-$26,539 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 3 programs offering Intercultural/Multicultural nationally, this is a niche field. University of Idaho ranks #1 among them.

Earnings growth from $26,539 to $52,794 over five years (99% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Idaho

University of Idaho has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Intercultural/Multicultural at Other Schools

Biola University ($25,750) California State University-Chico ($25,525)

Other Majors at University of Idaho

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,700) Chemical Engineering ($75,915) Computer Science ($70,276) Civil Engineering ($68,885) Mechanical Engineering ($65,409) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,334) Management Information Systems and Services ($52,920) Human Resources Management and Services ($49,442)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Idaho's Intercultural/Multicultural program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Intercultural/Multicultural. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Intercultural/Multicultural to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Intercultural/Multicultural careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →