Career Services

Do I need to go to graduate school for my major?

• Accounting
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
  Opportunities will be best for jobseekers who have a master’s degree, obtain certification or licensure or who are proficient in the use of
  accounting and auditing computer software.
• Adventure Education
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
  Job seekers may face competition, and those with higher educational attainment will have the best prospects.
• Applied Economics
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm
  Candidates who hold a master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics will have the best employment prospects and advancement opportunities.
• Art
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
  Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor’s degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
• Art Education
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Athletic Training
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos294.htm
  A bachelor’s degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master’s or doctoral degree.
• BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
  Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor’s degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
• Biology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm
  A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research
  or product development; temporary postdoctoral research positions are common.
• Biotechnology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs009.htm
  More than 6 out of 10 workers have a bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or Ph.D. degree—twice the proportion for all industries combined.
• Business Administration
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos002.htm
  Education and experience requirements for these managers vary widely, depending on the size and complexity of the organization.
• Chemistry
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos049.htm
  Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master’s degree or, more often, a Ph.D.
• Childhood Studies
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
  Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of an approved teacher education program.
• Communication & Media Studies
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos020.htm
  College graduates with related experience, a high level of creativity, strong communication skills, and computer skills should have the best job opportunities.
• Computer Science
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm
  Education requirements range from an associate degree to a doctoral degree.
• Criminal Justice
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Early Childhood Studies
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
  Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of an approved teacher education program.
• Environmental Biology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm
  Although a bachelor’s degree in an earth science is adequate for a few entry-level jobs, employers prefer a master’s degree; a Ph.D. degree generally is
  required for research or college teaching positions.
• English
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Environmental Planning
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos057.htm
  Job prospects would be best for those with a master’s degree and strong computer skills; bachelor’s degree holders may find positions but advancement opportunities are limited.
• Finance
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1001.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Geography
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Health Education
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos063.htm
  A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entry level jobs, but many employers prefer to hire workers with a master’s degree.
• History
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos065.htm
  A graduate degree and related work experience are required for most positions.
• Humanities
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Information Technology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm
  Job prospects should be best for college graduates with relevant skills and experience.
• Interdisciplinary Studies
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Management
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos019.htm
  A bachelor’s degree is sufficient for many entry-level government jobs; many positions in private industry require a master’s degree, specialized expertise, or both.
• Marketing
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos020.htm
  College graduates with related experience, a high level of creativity, strong communication skills, and computer skills should have the best job opportunities.
• Mathematics
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos043.htm
  Master’s degree and Ph.D. holders with a strong background in mathematics and a related field, such as computer science or engineering, should have better employment
  opportunities in related occupations.
• Meteorology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm
  A bachelor’s degree in meteorology is the minimum educational requirement; a master’s degree is necessary for some positions, and a Ph.D. degree is required for most
  basic research positions.
• Music
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Music Education
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Philosophy
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  A graduate degree and related work experience are required for most positions.
• Physical Education
  http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Political Science
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
  The educational attainment of social scientists is among the highest of all occupations, with most positions requiring a master’s or Ph.D. degree.
• Psychology
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm
  Competition for admission to graduate psychology programs is keen.
• Public Management
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.htm
  Degree requirements vary with concentrations within this major.
• Social Science
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
  The educational attainment of social scientists is among the highest of all occupations, with most positions requiring a master’s or Ph.D. degree.
• Theatre Arts
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs031.htm
  About 40 percent of all workers have no formal education beyond high school.