Career opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates are as expansive and diverse as the hundreds of degree options available within the major. The knowledge, skills, and practical experiences gained in Interdisciplinary Studies may be applied across industries and businesses in a variety of fields from public service and education, to healthcare and social services, from arts administration to non-profit administration, just to name a few. Program graduates are prepared for careers that require wearing multiple hats, which can be ideal for smaller employers and non-profits. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates can also customize their course of study to bring emerging skills into new and growing industries like cybersecurity, community service management, sustainability and renewable energy, information security, forensic science, health services and more. Additionally, graduates with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree are prepared with a multidisciplinary problem-solving approach that can also enable them to transition through different careers and take advantage of new and evolving employment opportunities.
Examples of Interdisciplinary Careers
Arts
- Art Director
- Interior Designer
- Technical Writers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Media Programming Directors
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
Business
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Service Sales/Agents
- Actuary
- Public Relations Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
Community
- Public Health Educator
- Community Activist/Organizer
- Government Relations
- Law Enforcement
- Political Advocacy/Lobbying
- Probation/Parole
Sciences
- Climate Change Analyst
- Health Services Administrator
- Dietician/Nutritionist
- Forensic Science Technician
- Exercise Physiologist
Social Services
- Counselor
- Community Health Worker
- Public Health Educator
- Social Services Manager
Technology
- Web Developer
- Data Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Editor
- Sales Engineer
- Social Media Specialist
Interdisciplinary Career Resources
- Career & Professional Development Office
- Cooperative Education Program
- Employment Opportunities
- FOCUS: Explore Career Paths
- Resume Help
- Interdisciplinary Studies Occupation Outlook (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Careers for Creative People (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- APA: Interdisciplinary Careers in Aging
- Zip Recruiter: Interdisciplinary Studies Salaries
- Zippia: Interdisciplinary Studies Major Best Jobs