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Your experience matters. Turn it into a degree.
Maximize your earning potential and pursue a meaningful career aligned with your interests with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies. Gain hands-on experience, develop your technical skills and network with other learners in your field.
As a program graduate, you will combine your experiences with interdisciplinary learning to deepen your understanding of context, discover new connections, build collaborative relationships and become a reflective, adaptable learner.
Are you ready to get started? Contact a student success coach to learn more about the interdisciplinary professional studies program at Boise State University.
How Much Do Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Degree Graduates Make?
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies students can upskill in their current field or pursue new opportunities across several industries, including cybersecurity, business and leadership, healthcare, education, UX design and communications.
Here’s the average salary and job outlook for web developers and digital designers, an option you may pursue with an interdisciplinary professional studies degree and the User Experience Design (UXD) Certificate. All occupational data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary
$95,380 annually or $45.85 hourly.
Projected New Jobs
7% job growth from 2024-2034.
What Can I Do With an Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Degree?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a bachelor’s degree make, on average, 33% more than those without a bachelor’s degree.
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies gives you the knowledge to work efficiently and creatively across a variety of fields and industries.
Move up in your current career
The interdisciplinary professional studies program prepares you for management and leadership roles. Graduates have been promoted from entry-level roles in their current organization or translated the skills and experience they gained in the program to a higher-level position within their industry.
Start a new career
Students who complete online emphasis areas in design and media, cybersecurity or community and social impact are well-prepared to pursue a fulfilling career in their chosen field after graduation.
Go on to graduate school
A completed Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies prepares you for graduate programs that align with your career interests and previous coursework.
What Paths Can I Take With This Degree?
The interdisciplinary professional studies degree consists of concentrations, emphasis areas and certificates. Concentrations are designed to complement your degree and provide you with the knowledge you need to succeed.
For example, if your goal is career advancement or leadership, consider adding coursework focused on business management or applied leadership to your degree plan.
The interdisciplinary professional studies degree also allows you to build your own degree plan with concentrations and electives tailored to your career interests through a combination of online and in-person courses.
If you choose the fully online delivery option, you can either build your own degree plan or focus on a specific emphasis area or certificate. These options help you focus your studies on a specific career path, gaining targeted expertise and practical experience.
Concentrations, Emphases and Certificates
Possible Career Pathways
Design and Media Management Emphasis
- Brand manager
- Design strategist
- Production assistant
- Marketing assistant
- Creative director
Community and Social Impact Emphasis
- Nonprofit outreach
- Community development and coordination
- CSR specialist
- Event specialist
- Social media manager
Cyber Operations and Management
- Cyber operations manager
- Systems administrator
- Technical specialist
- Security analyst
- Cyber operations project manager
The Impact of an Online Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Degree
“I’ve told a lot of people who have dropped out to go back, enroll now and do it to have that degree in their back pocket. I tell them the interdisciplinary professional studies program will empower, accentuate and elevate them. I give thanks and credit to this program all of the time.”
– Fuatino Taufalele, interdisciplinary professional studies graduate
How Can I Prepare for My Career?
Prior to earning your online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies, you can prepare for your future career by:
- Connecting with your online career counselor early for tips and strategies to help with your job search.
- Scheduling informational interviews with individuals in your desired field or industry.
- Maintaining a current resume or CV and asking for others familiar with your career goals and positions you plan to apply for to review and make suggestions.
- Joining professional associations related to your field of interest.
- Identifying and pursuing leadership opportunities in your classes, current job or the community to gain experience for your resume.
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and using it to demonstrate your skill sets and highlight your professional expertise. (Recruiters use LinkedIn and other similar platforms to connect with potential employees and the platform can be a great way to build your network, which can help with your job search.)
- Asking professors, classmates or current supervisors and peers to write you a letter of recommendation.
Empowering Your Career Journey
At Boise State, we’re committed to your career success from day one. As a Boise State Online student, you have full access to Career Services, including career coaching, job search resources, resume reviews and networking opportunities. Get the support you need to advance your career — wherever you are.
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