Data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Median Salary
$125,040 annually or $60.12 hourly
Projected New Jobs
7% job growth is projected from 2023 to 2033
How Does this Degree Impact Me?
The Impact of an Online Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Degree
“With everything you do in this program, you’re learning, then immediately applying it. This class gave me all of the pieces I needed. We did a proposal for what we thought our consulting services would be. I still use that template to this day.”
Megan Renaldo, Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning graduate
What Jobs Can I Get With an Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Degree?
Earning a Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning equips you with versatile skills, opening doors to a wide range of roles across industries. Boise State’s program prepares you to collaborate effectively with others and align performance improvement solutions with strategic goals.
Explore some of the most popular career paths available to Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning graduates in the following section.
Senior Instructional Designer
Senior instructional designers design and create training manuals, online learning modules and course materials as well as assist in evaluating existing training or learning modules. They will assess needs through surveys, interviews or consultations with managers or instructors.
Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000
Human Resources Manager
Human resources managers plan, coordinate and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
Salary range: $110,000 to $140,000
Performance Improvement Specialist
A performance improvement specialist analyzes and improves processes to achieve maximum effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. They assess performance, create strategies and implement change within organizations.
Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000
What are Other Career Opportunities with an Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Degree?
By focusing on a specialized field, you gain targeted expertise and practical experience that can directly apply to professional roles across industries. Whether you want to work in human resources, instructional design or performance improvement, the Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning program prepares you with the tools you’ll need for high-demand careers.
Instructional Design, Learning and Development and E-Learning Careers
- Instructional designer, senior
- Learning and development specialist, manager
- E-learning designer, developer
- Learning management System, manager
Human Resources, Talent and Workforce Development Careers
- Human resources specialist, manager
- Talent development manager, director
- Workforce development specialist, manager
- Training specialist, manager
Organizational Development, Performance Improvement and Consulting Careers
- Organizational development specialist, manager, director
- Performance improvement specialist, consultant
- Chief people and culture officer
- External consultant
Is an Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Degree Worth It?
As the demand for advanced business skills continues to rise, many prospective students wonder whether pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning is a worthwhile investment. To help answer this question, we’ve gathered key statistics on graduating student satisfaction from Boise State’s Graduating Student Survey. The following facts and figures are from the most recent report.
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A World of Possibilities
“I’m in the technical field, and there are so many different challenges where it’s clear that there’s a large gap in soft skills. The development of my soft skills has definitely been a big benefit of the organizational performance and workplace learning program.”
Jess Finer, Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning graduate
Where Do Boise State’s Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Graduates Work?
Many members of our alumni network are presently working at top global companies in prestigious and leading positions. Their impactful contributions resonate nationally, underscoring the quality of education provided by the OPWL program. Here are just a few notable places where our alumni members work:
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