The International Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Humanities, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Humanities, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling SOC: 11-9072 Occupation: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $77,180 | 36,700 | N/A | N/A |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1111 Occupation: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,470 | 13,560 | N/A | N/A |
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers SOC: 33-9092 Occupation: Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,720 | 143,590 | N/A | N/A |
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031 Occupation: Conservation Scientists | $67,950 | 25,590 | N/A | N/A |
Foresters SOC: 19-1032 Occupation: Foresters | $70,660 | 9,650 | N/A | N/A |
Economists SOC: 19-3011 Occupation: Economists | $115,440 | 15,880 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,180 | 36,700 |
| 2023 | $73,460 | 29,690 |
| 2022 | $67,220 | 22,950 |
| 2021 | $62,000 | 17,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,470 | 13,560 |
| 2023 | $69,030 | 13,390 |
| 2022 | $64,990 | 13,900 |
| 2021 | $64,600 | 13,790 |
| 2020 | $63,560 | 14,030 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,720 | 143,590 |
| 2023 | $30,380 | 123,560 |
| 2022 | $27,270 | 107,930 |
| 2021 | $25,630 | 114,320 |
| 2020 | $25,020 | 113,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,950 | 25,590 |
| 2023 | $68,750 | 22,790 |
| 2022 | $64,460 | 22,880 |
| 2021 | $63,750 | 22,550 |
| 2020 | $64,020 | 22,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,660 | 9,650 |
| 2023 | $67,330 | 9,450 |
| 2022 | $64,220 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $64,110 | 9,500 |
| 2020 | $63,980 | 9,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,440 | 15,880 |
| 2023 | $115,730 | 16,420 |
| 2022 | $113,940 | 16,370 |
| 2021 | $105,630 | 15,640 |
| 2020 | $108,350 | 17,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,380 | 5,950 |
| 2023 | $132,350 | 5,580 |
| 2022 | $128,020 | 5,660 |
| 2021 | $122,510 | 5,650 |
| 2020 | $125,350 | 6,010 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,040 | 32,940 |
| 2023 | $56,400 | 30,890 |
| 2022 | $50,470 | 28,720 |
| 2021 | $49,720 | 28,690 |
| 2020 | $49,210 | 35,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |