What Can I Do With A Degree in Liberal Studies?

Are you considering majoring in Liberal Studies, but aren't sure what careers it will prepare you for? This site is designed to explore some of the numerous opportunities open to you. The Liberal Studies major will prepare students for a variety of careers including but not limited to:

For information on these careers and others, please consult the following links: 

• Hutchins Liberal Studies Program at Sonoma State University 
  Want to know more about the Hutchins Program? 
• Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree 
  This site helps explain why a Liberal Arts degree is beneficial.  It also provides a list of careers related to liberal studies.
• Jobs and Careers in Liberal Arts 
  This site provides a list of careers by major as they relate to liberal studies.

What skills are used?

Careers in liberal studies share similar characteristics where skills are concerned. Skills include the ability to distribute and communicate information.  The ability to make judgments and decisions.  The ability to understand and analyze difficult concepts.  Excellent writing and public speaking skills.

Where are the jobs?

Liberal Studies careers are found in many different sectors including education (colleges and universities), research organizations, government, non-profit and private. 

How much will I earn?

For salary information, please click on the links below: 

JobSmart Salary Survey 
WAGEWEB 
Occupational Outlook Handbook 

For additional salary information come into the Career Center to utilize the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey.  It is updated every three months and gives national average starting offers by major and occupation.

Where can I learn more?

Career Services is located in Salazar 1070 and has extensive information for liberal studies related careers. Resources of interest include: Choices & Eureka (computerized career exploration programs), Career Library (over 500 books on careers), Internship and Job Postings, Community Involvement Program Listings (volunteer for credit and experience) and much, much more.