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Post-Undergraduate Education Pathways
In 2021, 14.4% of the US population aged 25 and older have obtained an advanced degree such as a master’s degree, professional degree, or doctoral degree. People get advanced degrees for a variety of reasons, including enhanced earning potential, professional skills development, specialization, and career advancement. Below is a brief overview of advanced degree options:
Other Bachelor’s Degrees: 4 years to complete
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Other Post-Grad programs: 1-2 years
- Post-Baccalaureate (PBACC)
Common Master’s Degrees: around 2 years to complete
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
○ Usually 3-5 years of work experience before MBA
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Master of Science (MS)
- Master of Education (MEd)
Common Doctorate Degrees:
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D): 3 years to complete
○ May require a Master’s
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D): 4-8 years to complete
○ Sometimes require a Master’s but can also go directly
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD): 4-6 years
○ Recommended Master’s
Common Professional Degrees:
- Juris Doctor (JD): 3 years to complete
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): 4 years to complete plus 3-7 year residency
○ Prerequisites and Course Requirements: https://www.medschoolcoach.com/pre-requisites-for-medical-school-database/
- Physicians Assistant (PA): 3 years to complete
○ 500-2000 hours healthcare experience before PA school
- Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN): 2 years to complete
○ Recommended BSN or RN
Pitzer Field Groups:
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AFRICANA STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Management and Industry
- Communication and Media
- Education
- Non-Profit
- Government/Politics/Advocacy
- Graduate School
Possible Occupations
- Civil Services Worker
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Program Administrator
- Political Analyst
- Public Affairs and Policy
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- Program Coordinator
- Attorney
- Educator
- Professor
- Account Executive
- Health Consultant
- Equity and Inclusion Specialist
- Organizational Development Manager
- Brand Manager
- Criminal Defense Lawyer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Critical Pedagogy
- BS Nursing
- Masters of Social Work (MSW)
- MEd
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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AMERICAN STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Business
- Communications
- Government Service
- Law
- Social Services
- Education
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Business and development manager
- Broadcast Journalist
- Event manager information officer
- Marketing executive
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
- Human Resources
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- Director of City Council Affairs
- Congressional Oversight investigator
- Attorney
- Law Clerk
- Clinical Social Worker
- Visual Artist/Designer
- Financial Trader/Manager
- Public Policy Fellow
- Business Development Director
- Human Resources Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Teacher
- High School Principal
- Business Management
- Event Planner
- Policy Associate
- Web Presence Developer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS Educational Leadership
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Museums and Archives
- Archaeology
- Government
- Nonprofit
- Communications
Possible Occupations
- Teaching
- Researcher
- Librarian/Archivist
- Consultant
- Museum conservation
- Policy analyst
- Public relations
- Journalism
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- Paralegal, lawyer, attorney
- Editor in Chief
- Consultant
- Director of Marketing
- Psychotherapist
- Criminal Investigator
- Pediatrician
- Associate Producer
- Museum administrator/curator
- Clinical social worker
- Human Resources
- Teacher/Professor
- Land Use Consultant
- Health System specialist
- School administrator
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Public Policy
- Phil: Mesopotamian Archeology
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Management and Industry
- Human Services
- Communications and Media
- Education
- Nonprofit/Advocacy
- Government/Politics
- Graduate School
Possible Occupations
- Civil Services Worker
- Human Resources
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Program Administrator
- Policy analyst
- Public Affairs and Policy
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- Human Capital Strategist
- Program Coordinator, Education
- Teacher
- Computer Programmer
- Stockbroker
- Underwriter
- Crisis Care Administrative
- Management Consultant
- Investment Management
- Product Development Manager
- Educator
- Community Advocate
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MFA Film Directing
- Master of Urban Planning
- MBA
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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ASTRONOMY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research
- Business
- Communications and Media
- Education
- Government
- Graduate School
Possible Occupations
- Atmospheric/Research scientist
- Computer specialist
- Meteorologist
- Astronomer
- Science journalist/Technical writer
- Consultant
- Teaching
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- Software engineer
- Architect
- Business management analyst
- Operation Engineer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Architecture
- MPA Energy and Environmental Policy
- BS Aerospace Engineering
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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BIOCHEMISTRY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research
- Healthcare
- Biotechnology
- Communications
- Education
- Business
Possible Occupations
- Research scientist (healthcare, pharmacology, medical, environmental)
- Teaching
- Scientific journalist
- Chemical engineer
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- Research Associate
- Associate Dentist
- Medical Director
- Pediatrician
- Biochemist
- Attorney
- Veterinarian
- Senior Loan Analyst
- Vaccine Researcher
- Medical Researcher
- Business Operations Manager
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Global Logistics Manager
- Bioscience Product Development
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Master of Public Health/li>
- MBA
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD Chemical Biology
- PhD Bioengineering
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Professional Associations
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BIOLOGY
Possible Professional Paths
- Biological Sciences
- Public Health
- Medical Fields
- Plant Biology
Where are Pitzer alumni now?
- Professor
- Research Scientist
- Research Technician
- Clinical Research Development
- Immunohematologist
- Marine Ecologist
- Plant Pathologist
- Clinical Pharmacist
Professional Associations
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BIOPHSYICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research and Development
- Healthcare
- Biotechnology and Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Bioinformatics
- Education
- Communication
- Legislation/Law
- Business/Industry
Possible Occupations
- Bioinformaticist
- Biological Engineer
- Research Scientist (Agricultural, Food, Environmental)
- Medical Professional (Immunologist, Pharmacologist)
- Medical Writer
- Lab researcher
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- Educator
- HSV Research
- Software Engineer
- Business Operations
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD Immunology
- Medicine (MD)
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Professional Associations
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CHEMISTRY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Healthcare
- Research and Development
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical
- Product Development
Possible Occupations
- Biochemist, Biophysicist
- Chemical engineer/technician
- Environmental Scientist
- Epidemiologist
- Physicians
- Teachers
- Technical writers
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- Professor/Teacher
- Licensing Associate
- Research Technician
- Software Engineer
- Pathologist
- Medical Doctor
- Managing Director, Music Publishing
- Financial Advisor
- Volatile Chemist
- Laboratory Manager
- Hand & Microsurgery
- Physical Therapist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS Health Sciences
- MS Inorganic Chemistry
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD Chemical Engineering
- PhD Photochemistry
- Medicine (MD)
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Professional Associations
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CHICANX - LATINX STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Business
- Communications
- Government Service
- Law
- Social Services
- Education
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Journalist
- Program management
- Marketing executive
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
- Human resources
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- Professor/Teacher
- High School Counselor
- Attorney
- Cultural Outreach Coordinator
- Youth Organizer
- Resource Assistant
- Union Organizer
- Business Operations
- Education administration
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Special Education
- MA Sociology
- Med Educational Leadership
- Doctorate Degree
- Industry: Law, Academia
- PhD Sociology
- JD
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Professional Associations
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CHICANO/LATINO/A TRANSNATIONAL STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Business
- Communications
- Government Service
- Law and Policy
- Social Services
- Education
- Nonprofit
- International Relations
Possible Occupations
- Journalist
- Policy consultant
- Community organizer
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
- Human resources
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CLASSICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Art
- Government
- Nonprofit
- Communications
- Business/Industry
- Law
- Medicine
Possible Occupations
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
- Archivist, curators and museum workers
- Editors
- Historians
- Librarians
- Teachers
- Writers and authors
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- Attorney
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Catalog Librarian
- Professor/Teacher
- Learning Product Manager
- Customer Service specialist
- Registered Nurse
- Scriptwriter
- Law clerk
- Business Development
- Study Abroad coordinator
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Classics
- Masters of Public Health
- MFA Graphic Design
- Doctorate Degree
- JD
- PhD History
- Medicine (MD)
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Professional Associations
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COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Human Services
- Research
- Education
- Human Resources
- Business/Industry
- Engineering
- Healthcare/Medicine
Possible Occupations
- Research/medical analyst
- Social service
- Human Resources specialist
- Human factors engineering
- Speech pathologist
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- Information systems and marketing
- UX Research
- Technical Program Manager
- Research (UX, Education)
- Speech Language Pathologist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MEd Education
- Med Learning Design and Technology
- MS Cognitive Neuroscience
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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CREATIVE STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Business/Marketing
- Product Development
- Program Management
Possible Occupations
- Writer/author
- Museum specialist
- Literature analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Artist
- Teacher
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- Administrative Business Partner
- Therapist
- School Program Coordinator
- Professor/Teacher
- Filmmaker
- Educational Consultant
- Multimedia Specialist
- Freelance Writer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Creative Writing
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
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Discover Creative Careers:
https://discovercreative.careers/
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CRITICAL GLOBAL STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- International Business
- International Relations
- Social Services
- Language Services/Education
- Communications
- International Public Law
- Travel and Tourism
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Policy analyst
- Social worker
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Public Affairs and policy
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- Development and Marketing Manager
- Director of Operations
- Intercultural Consultant
- Registered Nurse
- GIS analyst
- Attorney
- Customer Service Support manager
- Director of Policy and Public Affairs
- Health Management Information System
- Special Education Teacher
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Industry: Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Counseling
- Industry: Political Studies, Public Policy Analysis, Intercultural Relations
- Industry: Geography
- MEd Special Education
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD Health Services
- Research
- PsyD: Clinical Psychology
- JD
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What can I do with a major in Global Studies? https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/major-in-global-studies/
Professional Associations
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ECONOMICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance
- Sales
- Management
- Education
Possible Occupations
- Actuaries
- Budget Analyst
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Market Researcher
- Operations Research
- Teacher
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- Data Analyst/Scientist
- Product Analyst
- Financial/Investment Banking Analyst
- Client Service Associate
- Healthcare Trends Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Portfolio Results Analyst
- Tax Associate
- Equity Research Associate
- Accountant
- Stockbroker
- Economics and Trade Reporter
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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ENGLISH AND WORLD LITERATURE
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Writing/Editing
- Business/Industry
- Public Relations/Advertising
- Technical Communication
- Government
- Education
- Publishing
- Law
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Editors
- Teachers
- Librarian
- Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts
- Technical Writers
- Writers and Authors
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- Education Consultant
- Disability Rights Advocate
- English Teacher
- Publications Assistant
- Writing Consultant
- Campaign Field Organizer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Nonprofit Management
- MEd
- MFA Creative Writing
- MA English Literature
- MA Public Policy
- Doctorate Degree
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https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/english/
Professional Associations
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Environmental Remediation/Compliance
- Waste Management
- Soil Science
- Air/Water Quality Management
- Planning and Conservation
- Environmental Education and Communication
- Environmental Law
- Govenment/li>
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Conservation Scientists and Foresters
- Environmental Scientist
- Public Policy
- Political Analyst
- Program management
- Consultant
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- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Genome Engineer
- Culinary Manager
- Biological Science Technician
- Assistant District Attorney
- Environmental Consultant
- GIS analyst
- Environmental Services Planner
- Environmental Education Manager
- Health Informatics Consultant
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MPA in Environmental Science and Policy
- MA in Marine Biology
- MS in Sustainable Systems
- Geographic Information Science
- Global Environmental Studies
- MS Environmental Hydrology
- Public Health
- Public Administration: Policy
- MS Sustainability Management
- Doctorate Degree
- Environmental Health Equity
- Environmental Law
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
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Professional Associations
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Environmental Remediation/Compliance
- Waste Management
- Soil Science
- Air/Water Quality Management
- Planning and Conservation
- Environmental Education and Communication
- Healthcare
- Environmental Law
- Govenment/li>
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Conservation Scientists and Foresters
- Environmental Scientist/Researcher
- Public Policy
- Consulting
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- Water Resources Specialist
- Business Development associate
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Sustainability and Social Impact Strategy Director
- Clinic Coordinator
- GIS analyst
- Science Teacher
- Environmental and Social Advocacy Journalist
- Natural Resource Researcher
- Data Science Manager
- Soil Researcher
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MPA in Environmental Science and Management
- Integrated STEM education
- Public Health
- Landscape Architecture
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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GENDER AND FEMINIST STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Government/Law/Advocacy
- Nonprofit
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Education
- Communications
- Social Work
Possible Occupations
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Human Resources
- Social worker
- Community Organizer/Advocate
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- Attorney
- Teacher
- Registered Nurse
- Institutional Giving Manager
- Diversity Recruiter
- Graphic Designer
- Disease Intervention Specialist
- Strategic Initiatives Advisor
- Community Residence Counselor
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Education: Prevention Science
- Student Affairs Administration
- Education Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Communication
- Doctorate Degree
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What can I do with a major in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies?
https://www.csusm.edu/wgss/acdprgs/careers.html
Professional Associations
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HISTORY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Local and state government
- Federal government
- Politics
- Law
- Nonprofit
- Information science
- Education
- Business
- Media
Possible Occupations
- Archivists, curators, museum workers
- Teachers
- Lawyers
- Marketing
- Politician
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- GIS Analyst
- Legal Assistant
- Private Equity Manager, Finance
- Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Management Consultant
- Library Media Technician
- Human Resources Manager
- Associate Attorney
- DEI analyst
- Financial Planner
- Mitigation Specialist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Anthropology
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
- MEd in organizational policy
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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HUMAN BIOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Medicine/Healthcare
- Bioinformatic and Biotechnology
- Research
- Education and Academia
- Government
Possible Occupations
- Researcher
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Professional
- Medical/Technical writer
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- Immunology Specialist
- Nurse
- Physical Aid Therapist
- Copywriter
- Clinical Data Manager
- Teacher
- Family Medicine Resident Physician
- Audiologist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS in epidemiology
- MS in immunology
- BS Nursing
- MEd Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctorate Degree
- MD
- JD
- DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine)
- Au.D (doctor of audiology)
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What can I do with a major in Human Biology?
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/career-options-after-human-biology
Professional Associations
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INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Government/Politics
- International Development/Policy
- Consulting
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance
- Management
- Education
- Nonprofit
Possible Occupations
- Economist
- Lobbyist
- Consultant: Government, Economics
- International Trade specialist
- Political Scientist
- Marketing Researcher
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- Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy consultant
- Financial Planner/Consultant
- Business Legal Affairs Manager
- Impact Investment Consultant
- Housing Development Program Management
- Senior Policy Associate
- Immigration Attorney
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MPH: Social Innovation
- MUP: Urban Planning
- MPP: Public Policy
- MA: Political Science
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD: Political Science and Government
- JD
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What can I do with a major in International Political Economy?
https://careercenter.georgetown.edu/major-career-guides/what-can-i-do-with-my-major/foreign-service/international-political-economy/
Professional Associations
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LINGUISTICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Computational Linguistics
- Government
- Cognitive science
- Communications
Possible Occupations
- Journalist
- Audiologists
- Interpreters and translators
- Teachers
- Librarians
- Speech pathologists
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- UX Researcher
- Sociolinguist
- Operations Coordinator
- Visualization Specialist
- Education Technologies Program Director
- Education Researcher
- Curriculum Designer
- Data Science Analyst
- Attorney
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
- MS in Computational Linguistics
- MA in Linguistics
- MS in Applied Linguistics
- MEd in Learning Design
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD in Sociolinguistics
- JD
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Professional Associations
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MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
5-year program: BA in Management Engineering at Pitzer and a BS in engineering from a second institution.
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research Development
- Consulting
- Operations and Management
- Business
- Manufacturing/Construction
Possible Occupations
- Program management
- Engineer: automation, design, construction, structural, etc.
- Consultant: technical, economics
- Material logistics professional
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- Software Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Thermal Engineer
- Senior Management Consultant
- Technical Consultant
- Director of Engineering
- Technology Lawyer
- Satellite Mission Manager
Graduate Education Routes
- Additional Bachelor’s Degree
- BE in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering
- BS Civil Engineering
- BS operations research
- Master’s Degree
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- MS in Computer Science
- MS in Business Analytics
- MBA
- MS Civil/structural engineering
- Doctorate Degree
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What can I do with a major in Engineering Management?
https://www.topmanagementdegrees.com/engineering-management-careers/
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MATHEMATICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Mathematics/Computational Science
- Education
- Computer Science
- Insurance
- Banking and Finance
Possible Occupations
- Actuaries
- Computer programmers
- Computer systems analysts
- Mathematicians
- Statistician
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- Business Development Representative
- Tax Associate
- Investor Operations
- Data and Analytics Consultant
- Data Engineer
- Information Technology Analyst
- Economist
- Human Resources Manager
- Software Architect
- Education Entrepreneur
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS in Biomedical Engineering
- MS in Applied Mathematics
- MA in applied economics
- MBA
- MA in Organizational Psychology
- MA asset management
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Professional Associations
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MEDIA STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Television
- Radio
- Internet
- Video Production
- Social Media Management
- Education
- Business/Marketing
Possible Occupations
- Announcers
- Broadcast Sounds and Engineering Technicians
- Editors
- Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
- Photographers/Videographer
- Media producer
- Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts
- Writers and authors
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- Marketing Manager/Consultant
- Digital Media Strategist
- Client Relations Coordinator
- Music Producer
- Graphic Design Specialist
- Marketing Consultant
- Production Coordinator
- Real Estate Investment Advisor
- Software Developer
- Videographer
- Filmmaker
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Industry: Creative writing
- Industry: Design and Technology
- MA Media Design
- MBA: Sustainable Solutions
- Computer Graphics and Game Technology
- MFA: film studies
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What can I do with a major in Media Studies?
https://www.careermatch.com/job-prep/career-insights/articles/media-studies-degree-what-to-expect/
Professional Associations
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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research
- Business
- Law
- Government
- Education
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Public Service
Possible Occupations
- Researcher
- Public health specialist
- Consulting
- Science Journalism
- Public Policy
- Pharmaceutical sales
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- Molecular Biologist
- Lab Coordinator
- Life Science and Real Estate
- Registered Nurse
- Family Medicine Physician
- Dermatology Resident Physician
- Director of Biotechnology Company
- Software Engineer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Public Policy
- Masters of Research
- Biomedical Research
- MSN, registered nurse
- MRN
- MS information management
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology
- PhD in Ecology and Conservation Biology
- PhD in Neurobiology
- PhD in Immunology
- MD Doctor of Medicine
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MUSIC
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Performance
- Conducting
- Composing/Arranging
- Music Libraries
- Communications (Broadcasting)
- Music Production
- Music Industry/Business
- Human Services
Possible Occupations
- Music Directors and Composers
- Musicians and Singers
- Teacher
- Sound engineer/technician
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- Music Supervisor
- Marketing Coordinator
- Special Needs Caregiver
- Digital Media Specialist
- Music Teacher
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Music Business
- MA Music Education
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NEUROSCIENCE
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Medicine/Healthcare
- Psychology
- Research and Development
- Law
- Business
- Education
- Media and Design
Possible Occupations
- Physicians/Surgeons
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Public Policy
- Nurse Practitioners
- Medical Scientists
- Psychologists
- Speech_Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Teacher
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- Research Consultant
- Equity Trader
- Software Developer
- Senior Principal Scientist
- Licensing Associate
- Registered Nurse
- Management Consultant
- School Psychologist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Resident Physician
- AI Company Entrepreneur
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Educational and Clinic Counseling
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology
- Doctorate Degree
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Professional Associations
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ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research
- Environmental Science
- Animal Science
- Business
- Government and Law
- Education
- Healthcare
- Biotechnology
Possible Occupations
- Researcher
- Agricultural Engineer
- Microbiologist
- Soil and Plant Scientist
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- Ecological Program Coordinator
- Wildlife Care Specialist
- Environmental Policy Director
- Veterinarian
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapist
- Science Teacher
- Regulatory Engineering Project Manager
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Education
- MPH: family health with focus on Environmental Justice
- MA Marine Biology
- MS Environmental Science
- Doctorate Degree
- DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- DPT: Doctor of Physical Therapy
- PhD Environmental Science and Engineering
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What can I do with a major in Organismal Biology?
https://cnu.libguides.com/whatcanidowithmymajor/orgbio
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ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Public Policy and Law
- Education
- Business and Management
- Nonprofit
- Human Resources
- Consulting
- Social Research
- Social work
Possible Occupations
- Human Resources specialist
- Public policy consultant
- Data analyst/researcher
- Behavioral researcher/counselor
- Program Manager
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- Geospatial Engineer
- People and Culture Coordinator
- Legal Associate
- Business Analyst
- Social Media Strategist
- User Experience Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Primary Teacher
- Software Engineer
- Human Capital Consultant
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Industry: Information Systems and Technology (directly post-grad)
- MA Business Administration
- MPA: Public Administration
- Master’s in Teaching
- Doctorate Degree
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What can I do with a major in Organizational Studies? https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/blog/sociology-organizational-studies/what-can-i-do-with-sociology-organizational-studies-major
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PHILOSOPHY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Ethics
- Law
- Business
- Religiously Affiliated Areas
- Social/Community Services
- Government/Politics
- Communications
Possible Occupations
- Business operations
- Clergy
- Social service worker
- Mangement/Administrator
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- Associate Attorney
- Business Analyst
- Professor
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Environmental Investigative Reporter
- Operations Coordinator
- Data Scientist
- Technical Writer
- Content Strategist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA in phenomenology
- MS Mathematics and Statistics
- MA Political Science
- MGA Global Studies
- Doctorate Degree
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PHYSICS
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Research and Development
- Engineering
- Medical/Healthcare
- Technology Development
- Business
- Education
Possible Occupations
- Mechanical engineer
- Data analyst
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Physicists and astronomers
- Consulting
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- Electrical Technician
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist/Analyst
- Lecturer
- Business Analytics
- Machine Learning lead
- Acquisition Consultant
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA in information and data science
- MS Financial Engineering
- MS Systems Engineering
- MS in Physics
- Doctorate Degree
- PhD in Applied Physics
- PhD in Experimental Particle Physics
- PhD in Immunology
- MD
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POLITICAL STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Local and State Government
- Federal Government
- Law
- Politics
- International Affairs
- Business
- Nonprofit
- Media
- Education
Possible Occupations
- Lawyers
- Paralegals and legal assistants
- Political scientist
- Public Relations
- Policy Analyst/Consultant
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- Associate Attorney
- Client Service Specialist
- Associate Head of School
- Legislative Aide
- Strategy Consultant
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Technical Writer
- Business Analyst
- Community Organizer
- Writing Consultant
- Policy Analyst
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Law and Diplomacy
- Public Health
- MA Public Policy
- MA Professional Communication
- MS Politics and Communications
- Doctorate Degree
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PSYCHOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Human Services
- Research
- Education
- Human Resources
- Business and Industry
Possible Occupations
- Behavioral Counselor
- Research analyst
- Social service
- Human resources specialist
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- Clinical Psychologist
- Youth Development Program Officer
- School Psychologist
- Social Impact Program Manager
- Higher Education Researcher
- Brand Strategist
- Operations Strategy Consultant
- Forensic Psychologist
- Technology Attorney
- Product Designer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA in Psychology
- M.Ed. in counseling, clinical, and school psychology
- MS Hr Management and Organization Development
- M.Ed in applied behavior analysis
- MA Human Development
- MA Business Management
- MA Public Administration
- Doctorate Degree
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- PhD in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology
- JD
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- International Areas (diplomacy, humanitarian services, disaster relief, law)
- Education
- Business
- Communication and Arts
- Social Services
- Religiously Affiliated Areas
Possible Occupations
- Clergy
- Teacher
- Human Service
- Program administrator
- Public relations
- Counseling
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- Cultural Program Assistant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Pastor
- Education Success Director
- Attorney
- Psychotherapist
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Phil/MSci in Environment, Society, & Sustainability
- MDiv Homiletics
- MA History of Religion
- MA in Contemplative Counseling Psychotherapy
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctor of Ministry, Leadership and Preaching
- JD
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SCIENCE MANAGEMENT
Tracks: Molecular biology, environmental biology, chemistry, physics
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Business and Finance
- Consulting
- Economics
- Data science
Possible Occupations
- Sustainability Consultant
- Marketing
- Project Manager
- Human Resources
- Business Process specialist/analyst
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- Healthcare Analytics Consultant
- Knowledge Engineer
- Commercial Operations specialist
- Systems Engineer
- Brand Specialist
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health Program Development Coordinator
- Management Consultant
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MS Physicians Assistant
- MA Healthcare Administration
- MBS Business and Science
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What can I do with a major in Science Management?
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-can-you-do-with-management-science-major
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, and SOCIETY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Technology
- Business and Marketing
- Government and Law
- Research
- Journalism
- Education
- Engineering
- Consulting
Possible Occupations
- Consultant: management, social responsibility, strategy, etc.
- Medical journalist
- Finance management
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- General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Strategic Business Director
- Organizational Development Director
- STEAM teacher
- Customer Success specialist
- Information Technology Analyst
- Chief Technology Officer
- Corporate Attorney
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Teacher
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MBA Finance, Leadership, and Change Management
- MEd Curriculum and Instruction
- MEd Secondary Education
- MS Mechanical Engineering
- MBA Clean Technologies
- MA Marriage and Family Therapy
- Doctorate Degree
- D.D.S. Dentistry
- DMD Dental Medicine
- JD
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SECULAR STUDIES
First major at Pitzer
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Philosophy
- History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Government and Law
- Education
- Research
Possible Occupations
- Academia research
- Journalist/writer
- Human Resources
- Social worker
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- Filmmaking Education Programs Associate
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What can I do with a major in Secular Studies?
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SOCIOLOGY
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Government/Politics/Advocacy
- Nonprofit/Community organizing
- Law
- Communications and Media
- Management and Industry
- Human Services
- Environmental Sociology
- Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
- Criminology/Criminal Justice
Possible Occupations
- Counselors: Mental health, rehabilitation, behavioral disorders
- Social workers
- Human Services
- Sociologist
- Survey researcher
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- Academia Researcher
- Social Research Policy Associate
- Attorney
- Community Health Program Manager
- User Design Program Manager
- Strategic Initiatives Special Project Manager
- Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator
- Media Specialist
- Registered Nurse
- Strategic Advocacy Coordinator
- Community Organizer
- College Counselor
- Teacher
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- Comparative and Development Politics
- Ed.M Education Policy and Management
- MS Human Centered Design and Engineering
- MBA Sustainable Solutions
- MA Human Development
- MRN Registered Nurse
- MA Urban Planning
- MA Sociology and Education
- Doctorate Degree
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SPANISH
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Education
- Business
- Culture/Tourism
- Government
Possible Occupations
- Bilingual educator
- translator/interpreter
- Government agent
- International Relations consultant
- Immigration services
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- Foster Care case manager
- Attorney
- Social Policy Researcher
- Operations Lead
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Receptionist
- Operation Impact Specialist
- Budget Consultant
- Social Impact Strategist
Graduate Education Routes
- Additional Bachelor’s Degree
- MS Speech-Language Pathology
- Master’s Degree
- MS Speech-Language Pathology
- Doctorate Degree
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What can I do with a major in Spanish?
? https://www.bhsu.edu/Academics/Arts-Humanities/Modern-Languages/Spanish/Careers
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STUDIO ART
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Museum and Galleries
- Fine Arts and Crafts
- Commercial Art
- Education
- Media and Entertainment
- Photography
- Fashion/Textile/Interior Design
Possible Occupations
- Art directors
- Artists
- Curators, museum technicians, and conservators
- Designer: fashion, floral, graphic, industrial
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- Art and Art History Teacher
- Graphic Design Specialist
- Culinary Curriculum Manager
- Digtital Media Strategist
- Business Development Manager
- Business Strategist
- Art Conservation Administrative Assistant
- Art Therapist
- Copywriter
- Retail Studio Workshop Owner
- Landscape Designer
- Art Conservator
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MA Media Design
- MBA Sustainable Innovation
- MA Library and Information Science
- MA in Marriage and Family Therapy with specialization in Art Therapy
- MLA Landscape Architecture
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THEATER AND DANCE
Traditional Career RoutesWhere are Pitzer alumni now?
Career Areas
- Performing
- Directing
- Production
- Writing
- Business
- Education
Possible Occupations
- Actors
- Art directors
- Dancers and choreographers
- Musicians and singers
- Producers and directors
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- Producer’s Assistant
- Teaching Artist
- Playwright
- Strategic Marketing Director
- Development Director
- Author
- Customer Service Representative
- Product Manager
- Dance instructor
- Dance and Video Artist
- Jewelry Designer
Graduate Education Routes
- Master’s Degree
- MFA Dramatic Writing
- MBA Entertainment, media and Technology
- MA performance studies
- MFA Advanced Theater Practice
- MEd Arts in Education
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