Multicultural Studies 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%

Program Analysis

This highly specialized program offers unique skills in cultural competency and diversity work, a growing need across sectors. Your earnings reflect the niche nature of the field, where dedicated roles are still emerging, but UoI graduates appear to secure positions slightly better than peers nationally. This could be due to strong regional partnerships with non-profits, educational institutions, or local government agencies seeking these specialized insights. However, the very high AI risk for related careers like social scientists is a critical factor. Many analytical and report-generating tasks within these roles are increasingly automated. To thrive, you'll need to emphasize the uniquely human aspects of intercultural work: direct engagement, complex problem-solving, mediation, and relationship-building. Focus on developing robust communication and leadership skills, as these are harder for AI to replicate and will be your strongest assets in a changing job market.

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Multicultural Studies 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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Idaho's Multicultural Studies program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Multicultural Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Multicultural Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Multicultural Studies 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 →