Your journey to an impactful, flourishing career
A degree in the humanities does not limit you to a specific career, but instead opens the door to endless industries and the opportunity to follow your passions, while also developing critical thinking, communication, effective writing, creativity and other skills.
ASU Humanities degree programs prepare you for a fulfilling life and successful career in today’s competitive job market.
Transferable skills for today and tomorrow.
When you study the humanities at ASU — a highly ranked institution for research, innovation and employability — you gain critical career-readiness skills to solve the challenges of today and the future.
Hands-on research
through the Humanities Lab, The Asia Center, the Hispanic Research Center and more.
Internships and career experience
with local organizations, such as the Arizona History Museum and Arizona Jewish Historical Society.
No. 2 for employability
among U.S. public universities, according to the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (2025).
Over 90% of employers
said they prefer to hire a candidate who shows ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills and the capacity for continued new learning.
A fulfilling life and a more just world.
ASU Humanities majors can participate in research projects with world-renowned faculty, leading to the development of marketable career skills, including data collection, time management and analysis.
Archivist
Attorney
Coder
Copywriter
Cultural affairs director
Editor
Educator
ESL educator
Media researcher
Foreign service officer
Health care advocate
International affairs operative
International investor
Interpreter
Journalist
Marketer
Museum curator
Nonprofit specialist
Translator
Ambassador
Paralegal
Policy analyst
Public relations director
Technical writer
Translator
Travel agent
Humanities majors thrive.
Humanities alumni have lives of purpose and high career satisfaction. Get to know ASU Humanities graduates who are making an impact in different workplaces and industries.
I wanted a career that felt more deeply connected to who I am as a person and my identity…. (The) humanities did prepare me with these basic skills for a job that didn’t exist before.”
Amanda V.
Public affairs manager, Waymo
BA in English (creative writing), 2011
I believe philosophy helps provide the tools one needs to articulate compelling answers to the most difficult questions but also empowers one to analyze and evaluate others’ answers charitably and critically. This is useful for any career path, as well as in your everyday life.”
James S.
JD candidate, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
BA in philosophy, 2024
I would not be where I am today without my diligent and continued study of languages and cultures, which has given me the skills necessary to live in and learn in cultures and societies different than my own.”
Brieanna G.
International affairs specialist, U.S. Department of Justice
BA in global studies, BA in anthropology, minor in Arabic studies, 2016
My program helped prepare me greatly for my career. Learning how to write and tell a story in an effective and meaningful way is a huge part of my job across everything I have my hands in. Storytelling is at the root of my career and company. I write over 100,000 words a week. I couldn't do that as effectively as I do now without the experience I gained at ASU.”
Sarah T.
Podcaster, Voices for Justice
BA in English, 2012