The lists below offer examples of occupations for international affairs majors and is not meant to be comprehensive. As an interdisciplinary major, the skills you learn are applicable to many industries and sectors. It is important to keep in mind that you can also choose an unrelated career that utilizes skills and experiences developed during your time at FSU. Some of the fields listed below will require graduate study or further training.
Tip: Government-based positions hire well in advance, particularly if clearance is required. It is recommended to start your search 6-12 months before your anticipated start
Sample Occupations
- Attorney
- Budget Examiner or Analyst
- Analyst or Agent (CIA, FBI)
- Congressional Office/Committee Staffer
- Coordinator of Federal or State Aid
- Political consultant
- Communications Director
- Economist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Officer (CIA, DHS, DOD, DOS, DOJ etc.)
- Information Manager
- International Agency Officer
- International Research Specialist
- Legislative Analyst / Coordinator
- Mediator
- Plans and Review Officer
- Peace Corps Volunteer/Officer
- Government investigator
- Emergency Relief Coordinator
- Border Patrol Agent
- Visa Specialist
Sample Employers
- US Federal Government
- US State Department
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Department of Defense Civilian Careers
- USAID
- FBI
- FEMA
- State of Florida
Job Search Engines
- USAjobs – https://www.usajobs.gov/
- GoinGlobal* – https://online.goinglobal.com/ * Accessible through myFSU Links in your FSU portal under Career Development.
- https://www.intjobs.com/
- ReliefWeb – https://reliefweb.int/jobs
- Devex Jobs – https://www.devex.com/jobs/search/
- DevNet – https://devnetjobs.org/
- Idealist.org
Salary Range Based on Sample Occupations
- Introductory Range: $22,100 – $51,850
- Mid-Career Range: $34,370 – 92,970
- Experienced Range: $52,190 – $125,690