Career Opportunities for Majors in Classics

Introduction

The study of Classics focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of Greco-Roman antiquity (second millennium BCE to the end of the sixth century CE). Courses focus on the interpretation of the original texts in Latin and Greek in the light of discipline-specific methodologies. Students learn about the ancient Greek and Latin languages, translation dealing with classical civilization, Latin and Greek prose, and classical philology. The Classics major offers concentrations in Ancient Greek, Latin, Ancient Greek and Latin, and Classical Humanities.

Classics graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, and the Nonprofit sector, and some pursue advanced degrees. Future career options may be determined not so much by the choice of the Classics major, but by your interests, skills, values, and types of work experiences acquired during college. Regardless of your career aspirations, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, advanced coursework, and involvement in campus activities. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and related work experience while in school.

A Sample of Related Occupations

Admissions Counselor	Editor	Lobbyist
Advertising Account Exec.	Employee Relations Specialist	Market Research Specialist
Archivist	Foreign Service Officer	Museum Curator
Attorney	Foreign Student Advisor	Nonprofit Administrator
Business Manager	Government Agency Admin.	Peace Corps Worker
Communications Specialist	Historic Preservation Spec.	Politician
Community Affairs Specialist	Historic Site Administrator	Professor/Educator
Conflict Resolution Specialist	Human Resources Specialist	Public Administrator
Consultant	Import/Export Specialist	Public Information Officer
Consumer Advocate	Int'l. Banker	Public Policy Specialist
Copy Writer	Int'l. Consultant	Public Relations Specialist
Corporate Trainer	Int'l Relations Specialist	Publications Specialist
Counselor	Int'l. Trade Specialist	Translator
Cultural Affairs Officer	Interpreter	Travel Consultant
Customer Relations Representative	Int'l. Conference Planner	Writer/Author
Customs/Immigration Officer	Journalist

Types of Employers

Private & Nonprofit Organizations
Advertising Agencies	Healthcare Facilities	Newspapers/Magazines
Book Publishers	Hospitality Organizations	Professional Associations
Community Arts Centers	Insurance Companies	Public Relations Firms
Community Service Organizations	Investment Firms	Publishing Firms
Consumer Organizations	Management/Consulting Firms	Research Organizations
Cultural Organizations	Market Research Companies	Retail Stores
Educational Institutions	Media (Radio, TV)	Theaters
Foundations	Museums/Historical Societies

Government Agencies
Agency for Int'l. Development	Int'l. Trade Admin.	Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development
Bureau of Export Admin.	Library of Congress	Peace Corps
Bureau of Intelligence & Research	National Endowment for the Humanities	Smithsonian Institution
Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs	National Security Agency	Telecommunications Satellite Org.
Civil Rights Commission	NJ Governor's Commission on Int'l. Trade	US Customs Service
Consumer Affairs Office	NJ Int'l. Trade Division	US Department of State
Department of Commerce	NJ Travel & Tourism Division	US Information Agency
Foreign Commercial Service	Office of Int'l. Education	Voice of America
Foreign Service	Office of Int'l. Policy & Programs
Immigration & Naturalization Service	Office of Int'l. Affairs

Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates (most are experienced alumni)

Architectural Designer, M.B. Citret, Int. Planning	HR Specialist, Trammell Crow Co.,
Asst. Catalog Librarian, Harris County Public Library	Information Analyst, No. Am. Logistic Services
Attorney, Tillinghast Collins & Graham, (JD)	Latin Teacher, Greenhill School
Business Administrator, Alexandria Bd. of Educ.	Librarian, Law School Library, U. of Georgia (MLS)
Care Coordinator, Psychiatric Mgmt. Resources	Personnel Management Analyst, State of New Jersey
Coordinator, Reference Services, Halifax Library	Professor, College of William & Mary (PhD)
Curator of Manuscripts, American Antiquarian Society	Sales Rep., Midwest Library Service
Deputy Press Secretary, Commonwealth of PA	Senior Product Manager, Sony U.S.A., Inc.,
Director of Annual Giving, Regis College	Staff Supervisor, AT&T
Dir., Public Relations, Jewish Guild for the Blind	Substance Abuse Counselor, Elizabeth Bd. of Educ.
Director, Resource Center for Women & Families	Teacher, Notre Dame High School
Foreign Service Officer, Dept. of State	Translator, Cistercian Publications
Guidance Counselor, Lenape Sch. (MA Counseling)	Travel Consultant, Windward Travel,

Additionally, you may:

Explore the career paths of RU Alumni Career Network mentors.
Go to the Rutgers Online Career Planning Site to explore your interests, skills and values. Use the program for either: High School Students | College Students.
Explore Rutgers University academic department information related to this major.
See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional career information.
Pick up your "Career Opportunities" handouts at any New Brunswick Career Services office.

Employer questions? Contact recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu