What kind of jobs can I get with an American Studies major?

What kind of jobs can you get with an international studies major?

• I am thinking about going into international studies, but I'm not sure what kind of jobs are out there. I think international business would be something I'm interested in, but again, I don't know what kind of jobs are available out there. If I were to want to go into business what education options would I have to look into?

• Answer:

  You could work as an International Relations Specialist at International Publications, a Humanitarian Relief Worker, a Cross Cultural Trainer (like for the World Health Organization), a Diplomat, a Public Affairs Coordinator, a Foreign Service Official...you could also be, as you mentioned, involved in international business. Potential employers would most likely be corporations, nonprofit organizations, and trade-related government agencies. If you want to follow this path, you should take courses in business and economics, learn about current trends in international business. Keep in mind that if you want to advance further, you might need to go to business school a couple of years after college, though that might not be necessary (it depends on what company you work for and what they want you to do.)