Career Options
Careers for Global Studies Majors
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- International Journalist/Foreign News Correspondent
- United Nations Diplomat
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- FBI/CIA Agent
- Politician
- International Development Worker
- Crosscultural Missionary
- Nonprofit Manager
- Inner City Program Director
Starting Salary*
A global studies major’s typical starting salary (with two years experience) is $38,400. The typical salary after 15 years is $71,400.
*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 payscale.com.
Job Titles of People with Global Studies Degrees
- 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 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
