Careers

Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major and minor within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.

Prepared for Anything

Undergraduates interested in linguistics may decide to pursue graduate studies in Linguistics or a number of related fields. The Linguistic Society of America provides a searchable database of Linguistics programs and departments worldwide.

Studying linguistics can help prepare you for a career in a variety of different fields, including but not limited to: teaching, publishing, national security, international affairs, policy, forensics, medicine, and technology. The Linguistic Society of America describes some of the jobs that students of linguistics pursue, which range from positions in tech companies to education, and many fields in between.

Why Linguistics?
The LSA also provides a searchable database of recent job postings: Linguistics Society Job Database

However, you won’t find a comprehensive list of careers that students minoring in Linguistics can pursue. There are no rules. If you study what you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately will help you find a rewarding profession.

Get Out There

Remember, it’s never too early to visit Career Services. Exploring how your skills, experiences, interests and values can influence your career choices is something you can do from your first year at Richmond through your fourth and beyond. Whether you are searching for that first job, exploring graduate school options, or considering something unique like a bridge experience or fellowship, Career Services can help you get there.