Interdisciplinary Studies Introduction
The goal of the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program is to provide students with the opportunity to customize their path to graduation at BYU-Idaho.
Keep your options open while getting a well-rounded degree. You’ll create your own degree while choosing from three different categories, science, technology, engineering & math, arts & humanities, and social sciences & business.
Interdisciplinary studies create an environment where you must think outside of the box to make your different concentrations work together. As you practice critical thinking and creativity in interdisciplinary studies, you’ll become a quick thinker and creator.
In this degree, you tailor your learning experience to exactly what you want to learn. This prepares you with a wider variety of knowledge for the career you have chosen. Because students choose from three different categories, you receive skills in multiple areas instead of concentrating on one main area. Students learn problem solving skills to find answers to complex questions.
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BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries
Graduates from this versatile program enter the workforce with a median salary of approximately $45,162 while enjoying the flexibility to pursue high paying roles across diverse industries. Your earning potential is uniquely tied to the specialized concentrations you choose and the distinct value you bring to a wide range of professional sectors.
Common Career Paths
With thousands of possible discipline combinations you can tailor your degree for careers ranging from corporate management and IT services to nonprofit leadership and digital media. This major empowers you to bridge multiple fields and adapt to evolving job market demands as a consultant or specialized entrepreneur.
Preparation for Grad School
This program provides a customized undergraduate foundation that is ideal for students planning to enter specialized master's or doctoral programs. You will develop the broad interdisciplinary knowledge and analytical skills required to excel in advanced degree pathways that demand a multifaceted academic background.
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