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Employment Outlook
A degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is applicable to a multitude of different careers and occupations. At Leighton University, the Liberal Studies program offers students the opportunity to bring together their intellectual interests in various academic disciplines. Students can investigate a topic or issue in the world today from multiple perspectives, study ideas in several academic disciplines, and draw on existing disciplinary knowledge and then integrate these approaches. A strength and attraction of the Liberal Studies Major are the many options it provides for students to organize a study program that is both personally interesting and professionally relevant.
With an earned degree in Liberal Studies, you'll have cultivated skills you can use – and market – no matter what career you choose. Our program is particularly strong in developing your skills in writing, critical thinking, research and analysis, creative problem solving, community engagement, media fluency, and social and environmental responsibility. Leighton's Liberal Studies program prepares you to work in a variety of fields in business, government, nonprofits, social services, and educational institutions, among others.
A wide variety of careers are available to students who complete a Liberal Studies major. Liberal Studies graduates find entry into careers in business, government, and social service agencies like adult and family services, criminal justice, and health and welfare. Many individuals also use the Liberal Studies degree to improve their current employment standing. In addition to receiving significant and positive life changes as a result of a Liberal Studies degree, these graduates report pay raises and promotions as tangible benefits to receiving their degree.
The Liberal Studies salary and career prospects can vary depending on one's expertise and industry. Employees in life, physical, and social science occupations have a median annual wage of $66,070 as of May 2018 and can expect job growth of 7 percent from 2018 to 2028.* Specializations in environmental management, biomedical research, and psychology will see an increased demand.