Many graduates go on to graduate studies at universities, business schools, law schools, and medical schools across the nation. Others begin their careers.
Here is a partial list of the types of work graduates are performing with their degrees:
| Accounting Banking, sales, wholesale or retail institutions, management positions in manufacturing, wholesale or retail operations, accounting with public or private firms, government auditors for local, state or federal agencies, international business, teacher, certified public accountant, cost accountant. Agricultural Science Bank loan officer, research technician, teacher, ranch manager, horse trainer, soil conservationist, meat grader, stockbroker, pharmaceutical sales, and agricultural chemical sales. Business Administration Corporate and financial advisor and planning, real estate sales, mortgage lending, commercial banking, lawyer, sales, public relations, personnel specialist, labor benefits analyst, marketing analyst, buyer, purchasing officer, hotel/restaurant manager, ski area manager, controller, safety consultant, industrial engineer, travel agent, tour operator, telecommunications manager, office manager, word processing manager, information systems manager, senior wage and salary analyst, employee compensation, affirmative action specialist, loss control consultant, claims’ adjuster, advertising and marketing. Chemistry Paramedical professions, chemical company managers, biotechnical research and production, engineering, teaching, nuclear waste management, environmental specialist, polymer scientist, college professors. Computer Science Software development, computer operator, programmer, library systems analyst, computer graphics specialist, robotics, technical planner, economic advisor, researcher, sales, financial and budget analyst. Economics Economic advisor, researcher, market and survey analyst, economic analyst, sales, financial and budget analyst, instructor, college professor. Engineering Structural engineering, hydraulics, electronics, computer robotics, industrial engineering, clinical engineering. English & Communications Newspaper reporter and publisher, radio and television manager, reporter and announcer, librarian, lawyer, actor, college professor, technical writer, free-lance writer, novelist, minister, restaurant owner, high school counselor, telecommunications marketer, videographer, graphic designer, film editor, web designer, bank loan officer, personnel supervisor, recreational supervisor, forester, mines safety inspector, bank teller, realtor, bookkeeper, computer programmer. Physics Electronic technology, energy development, seismograph prospecting, nuclear waste management, production for space shuttle, chemical physics, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, optics health physicist. Political Science Lawyer, government service, lobbyist, business manager, newspaper reporter, city manager, public works director, state legislator, congressman, political aide, politics. Psychology Counseling, rehabilitation, clinical practice, behavioral management, psychological testing, personnel training, psychiatric social work, behavioral research, college professor, probation work, banking, medicine, school counseling, teaching, computer programming, health administration. Sociology Human Services Health, alcohol and drug counseling, social work, mental health rehabilitation, community planning, community organizer, mediator, family caseworker, criminal justice and juvenile facilities, public administration, health administration, lawyer, journalist, environmentalist, demographer, penologist, organizational behaviorist, ethicist, geriatric specialist. |
Anthropology Teacher, archaeologist, college professor, archival administrator, museum curator, writer. Art Teacher, artist, designer, jeweler, graphic artist, potter, photographer, advertising, sales, art gallery manager. Biology Health-care specialist, dentist, environmental consultant, environmental lawyer, doctor, lab technician, natural resource manager, chiropractor, homeopathic and naturopathic medicine, optometrist, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician’s assistant, veterinarian. Exercise Science Teacher, coach, athletic trainer, sports club owner/manager, athletic director, recreational management, professional athlete, aerobics instructor, sports equipment sales, geriatric exercise/health coordinator, adaptive exercise coordinator, sports medicine, camp director, park superintendent, physical therapy. Geology Oil exploration, hydrogeology, engineering or environmental geology, mineral exploration, mine geologist, geological technician, soil conservationist, scientist, geotechnical engineers, environmental consultants, ecologists, teaching. History Teacher, Smithsonian curator, lawyer, foreign service, film editing, social services, archival work, politics, business historian, sales, genealogists. Humanities Newspaper publisher, paralegal, teacher, artist, public relations, medical school, lawyer, grant writer Mathematics Teacher, computer operator, owners/managers of companies, quality control, actuary, insurance forecaster. Music Teacher, professional accompanist, performer, studio teacher, college professor, music store manager, promoter, audio technician and engineer. Philosophy Newspaper publisher, reporter, teacher, medical school, lawyer, college professor, writer, business manager, politics. Southwest Studies & American Indian Studies Cultural diversity coordinators, minority services administrators, teachers, government services, international business, politics, human services, museum curators, archivist. Spanish Teacher, bilingual education, social work, government services, engineers, marketing, college professors. Teacher Education Teachers in a wide range of private and public schools in pre-school, elementary, middle and high school grades, pre-school manager, education supervisor, administration, media specialist, librarian, counselor, professional teachers’ organizations, lobbyists, private foundations, hospitals, clinics, publishing, religious organizations, banks, retail sales, insurance. Theatre Professional acting, theatre management, private business, law enforcement, teaching, television and radio commercials, news anchor, costume designer, filmmaker. |
Students work in the field in internships and career related experiences. This hands-on learning enhances students' resumes and improves their job search after graduation.