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Create Your Own Major

students talking in commons areaIntegrative studies is the most flexible major we offer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. It lets you customize your degree program to align with your unique interests, career goals, and aspirations.

Instead of majoring in a single subject, you select three minors–renamed concentrations for the degree–to create a major. The concentrations cover Arabic studies, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, environmental science, game design, marketing, music, physics, supply chain management, and women’s and gender studies, among dozens of other subjects.

Where an Integrative Studies Degree Will Take You

An integrative studies degree is your key to a multitude of careers and academic opportunities. Our graduates have used their interdisciplinary knowledge to climb the ranks in a variety of fields. You also can create an excellent foundation for graduate and professional education in fields such as business, counseling, law, public administration, and social work.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$77,030 Median Salary

Social and Community Service Managers

Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,000 openings for social and community service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$125,040 Median Salary

Training and Development Managers

Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,500 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$66,750 Median Salary

Public Relations Specialists

Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 25,800 openings for public relations specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,410 Median Salary

Management Analysts

Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 92,900 openings for management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$136,350 Median Salary

Human Resources Managers

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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UM-Dearborn has rolling admissions throughout the year, and deadlines depend on your student type. Apply early, priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships may be given to earlier applicants.

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Go Blue Guarantee

Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Major financial support is available for students who do not fully qualify.

Paying for College

Ultimately, it was a savior for me...It was the degree that opened up that door for me.

Ray Field, BA Integrative Studies 2022

How to Get Involved

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UM-Dearborn is home to a vibrant student body and bustling campus life. You can join any of the more than 150 student clubs and organizations on campus, conduct research with our expert faculty, write for our daily student newspaper, help fellow students as a paid tutor at the Writing Center, volunteer for community outreach activities, and much more.

Next Steps

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