Students in Global Studies learn to think critically about the world, including its cultures, politics, economies, and environmental challenges. At Idaho State University, the Global Studies program builds valuable skills in research, communication, cross-cultural understanding, and global problem-solving. These are skills that employers across many industries value.
A Global Studies degree does not limit your future, it expands it. Graduates work in government, education, non-profits, international business, and media. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with interdisciplinary degrees, including those in Global Studies, earn a median income of $59,000. Many work in management, education, or business-related roles with strong job stability.
Whether your goal is to become a diplomat, journalist, humanitarian aid worker, lobbyist, educator, international trade specialist, policy analyst, or cultural consultant, Global Studies provides a flexible foundation for meaningful careers that connect you to the world. These roles span a variety of professional fields. Click on the icons below to explore some of the broader career areas Global Studies graduates enter.
A degree in Global Studies offers adaptable, transferable skills for today's interconnected world. For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Interdisciplinary Studies page.