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 |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Compliance Officers SOC: 13-1041 Occupation: Compliance Officers | $78,420 | 397,770 | 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 |