What can you do with an arts and sciences degree? The sky's the limit. Our alumni
work around the globe in positions ranging from CEOs and scientists, to government
leaders and film directors.
Explore your options
We've grouped potential career choices based on areas of interest. You might be surprised
where your degree can take you.
Jobs expected to survive the increasing automation of the workforce require the interpersonal
and interpretive skills that you will develop by pursuing a degree in the humanities.
The College of Arts and Sciences humanities majors include English, comparative literature,
history, philosophy, religious studies, Chinese studies, classics, French, German,
Russian and Spanish.
Careers to consider:
Advertising
Attorney
Business Manager
College Administrator
Copywriter
Diplomat
Editor
Game designer
Grant Writer
Intelligence agent
History preservationist
Librarian
Marketing specialist
Public policy analyst
Publisher
Research analyst
Software developer
Technical writer
These degrees will help you develop logical, analytical and problem-solving skills
that employers and graduate school value. Mathematics and statistics graduates have
applicable skills across a variety of career fields. Surveys consistently show high
salaries and job satisfactions for graduates with degrees in math and statistics.
Careers to Consider:
Actuary
Biostatistician
Computer scientist
Consultant
Data analyst
Data scientist
Economist
Educator
Database specialist
Financial analyst
Government statistician
Investment broker
Mathematician
Medical researcher
National security agent
SAS programmer
Software developer
Tech entrepreneur
With a major like anthropology, criminology, geography, political science, sociology,
global studies, psychology and economics you will learn how society and individuals
interact while building the research, communication and analytical skills that employers
and graduate schools expect. Many social sciences courses offer the opportunity to
conduct research and fieldwork, ultimately preparing our students for graduate school
or the workforce.
Careers to Consider:
Administrator
Admissions evaluator
Analyst
Archaeologist
Business manager
Consultant
Educator
Community developer
Forensic scientist
Foreign service worker
Insurance agent
International aide
Laboratory technician
Law enforcement officer
Non-profit coordinator
Social worker
Systems analyst
Victims’ advocate
With a degree in the natural sciences, you will gain investigative and quantitative
research skills through classroom, laboratory and practical experience. You’ll develop
the ability to solve problems, communicate effectively, work independently and take
accountability.
Careers to consider:
Coastal planner
Computer specialist
Earthquake scientist
Economic geologist
Engineer
Environmental manager or consultant
Information systems manager
Land conservationist
Lawyer
Lobbyist
Nutritionist
Park ranger
Research specialist
Science journalist
Sustainability director
Technical writer
Veterinarian
Toxicologist
An art, dance or theatre degree reflects a comprehensive education, emphasizing communication,
leadership, critical thinking, creative problem solving, collaboration and working
with abstract concepts. While many of our alumni have successfully carved out careers
as performers, producers, designers and studio artists, the training and education
you receive will resonate beyond the stage and studio.
Careers to consider:
Art appraiser
Art therapist
Auctioneer
Choreographer
Costume designer
Curator
Educator
Film maker/director
Gallery director
Graphic designer
Grant writer
Interior designer
Lighting designer
Multimedia programmer
Photographer/videographer
Sound engineer
Stage manager
Web designer
The college’s interdisciplinary degrees include African American studies, comparative
literature, environmental studies, film and media studies, global studies, women’s
and gender studies, environmental science and marine science. These degrees allow
you to combine knowledge from a variety of perspectives, developing the intellectual
tools you need to answer and address social issues by making connections between academic
disciplines. Success in the workplace is increasingly determined by the ability to
adapt to the complexities of an ever changing world.
Careers to Consider:
Archivist
Botanist
Business manager
Casting director
Community outreach coordinator
Counselor
Diplomat
Ecologist
Editor
Environmental historian
Foreign correspondent
Human rights advocate
Internal business consultant
Policy analyst
Researcher
Science journalist
Social media strategist
United Nations Officer
Having access to mentors and the different opportunities in anthropology opened up
a lot of doors to professional settings and showed me all my career options.
Amber Wellings | 2000
We're Here to Help
In the College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll join thousands of alumni who discovered new passions and started careers thanks to a broad foundation and
experience beyond the classroom.
Thinking about what you want to do after college but not sure where to start? Your
first stop should be theOffice of Undergraduate Studies atFlinn Hall.The dedicated staff can help you:
Choose your major
Explore career opportunities
Find internships
Prepare for graduation
Write your resume
Practice for interviews
Find summer employment
Get funding to study abroad
A Word from the Experts
Don't just take our word for it. Here’s what some experts say about the value of an
arts and sciences education.
