Career Options
Careers for Global Studies Majors
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- English Teacher
- International Journalist/Foreign News Correspondent
- Lobbyist
- United Nations Diplomat
- International Lawyer
- International Businessperson
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- FBI/CIA Agent
- Politician
- Writer/Editor
- International Development Worker
- Missionary
Starting Salary*
A global studies major’s typical starting salary is $35,248. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $55,261.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles Held by Former Global Studies Majors
- Assistant Language Teacher, Science and Technology High School, Japan
- Rural Health and Sanitation Volunteer, Peace Corps, El Salvador
- Assistant Editor, Eurozine, Vienna
- Research Director, International Bill of Rights Project
- Director of Documentary Research, The Reclaim Initiative, Sri Lanka
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
