Your major doesn't limit your career
$86,046
Average Arts and Sciences salary; salary data reflects an estimated average salary of alumni with a digital footprint and does not indicate compensation upon graduation.
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No matter which liberal arts discipline you study, you’ll have the freedom to chart your own course and pursue a career that aligns with your passions and values.
While you focus on your major, you'll also receive a well-rounded education both inside and outside the classroom. Through internships, study abroad experience or undergraduate research, you’ll enhance your resume and gain real-world experience that sets you apart in today’s job market.
According to a Job Outlook Survey conducted by the , employers seek more than just technical know-how. They are looking for graduates with skills you will learn here, like:
- How to solve complex problems
- Ability to work in a team
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Attention to detail
Why do Arts and Sciences matter?
Students who major in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences graduate with not only knowledge, but the skills employers value most across all industries.
Curious about the long-term value of your degree? Learn more:
- What Can You Do With a Liberal Arts Degree - U.S. News & World Report
- The Real Long-term Labor Market Outcomes of Liberal Arts Grads - Strada Education Foundation
- Yes, Employers Do Value Liberal Arts Degrees - Harvard Business Review
- Career Earnings by College Major
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Our graduates become singer-songwriters, creative chemists, digital marketers, dolphin trainers, authors, illustrators, oceanographers, crime fighters, climatologists, reformers, researchers, money managers and more.
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