I'm Graduating with a Degree in Classics...
What do I do now?

You may be wondering how you will reconcile the fact that you love the field of Classical Studies with your parents' concerns that your major may earn you a job in a factory. Don't fret! There are lots of opportunities for you in a Classics-related field and otherwise after you've obtained your bachelor's degree.

This page will provide many ideas for the eager Classics enthusiast on how to succeed in the world after your bachelors in Classics. Read on and you will learn how to obtain a top-notch post-graduate education, make your way in the work force, and how Classics professors here at Carthage made it to where they are today. What do you think you can do with a Classics Major? Anything!

You may be surprised to learn that you can do just about anything you would like with a major in Classical Studies. You see, Classics is a large and diverse field. Virtually any field of study can be traced back to a Classical predecessor. Therefore, you have made a very wise decision in studying Classics in that the roots of nearly anything you can imagine studying are in the ancient world. For instance: Advertising, Archeology, Archives, Arts Commentary, College/University Presidency, Computer Programming, Friction, Film Consulting, Financial Consulting, Foreign Service, Foundations, Government, Historical Societies, Journalism, Judiciary, Law, Library Science, Editing, Medicine, Ministry, Museum Studies, Public Relations, Publishing, Research, Sales, Speechwriting, Teaching, Tourism, and Translating.

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In short, the best teacher will have studied Socrates, the best writer will have studied Homer, the best historian will have studied Herodotus, a good politician will know the tactics of the Roman Emperors, ect, ect. Seeing a pattern? Many people are advantaged to have their careers supported with an education in Classics.

If you are interested in taking your Classics education to graduate school, you are very lucky! Studies show that students who majored in Classics are likely to have the highest GRE scores of a wide variety of majors. Many people choose to further their education in fields other than Classical Studies, but still use the knowledge they have gained through Classics to advance their education

Follow the link below to find out more about career opportunities with a degree in Classics:

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