PulseAugur
EN
LIVE 10:10:56

Arizona State University launches influencer degree as Gen Z eyes creator economy

Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree program focused on content creation, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the burgeoning creator economy. The curriculum covers brand growth, digital storytelling, and monetization strategies across various platforms. This initiative reflects a significant shift in career aspirations, with a majority of Gen Z individuals expressing a desire to become influencers, and the university is offering this specialized track for a substantial tuition fee. AI

IMPACT This program reflects a growing trend of formalizing digital careers, potentially influencing educational offerings in other institutions.

RANK_REASON A university launching a new degree program focused on a specific career path.

Read on Fortune →

AI-generated summary · Google Gemini · from 1 sources. How we write summaries →

Arizona State University launches influencer degree as Gen Z eyes creator economy

COVERAGE [1]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    More than half of Gen Zers want to become influencers—so now Arizona State University is offering a content creation degree for $142K

    Arizona State University is helping turn its students into influencers with a bachelor’s degree in building a social media empire.