What can you do with a world languages degree? You can study language on its own or combine it with other areas of study to make yourself more competitive in a global professional marketplace. Our programs connect to a variety of academic and career possibilities. All of our languages complement studies and career paths in diplomacy, foreign service, education, publishing, media, communications, global studies, and international business. Some of our graduates also go on to pursue graduate studies in language, business, or other fields. Here are some other great combinations: Arabic: political science, intelligence, military careers French: history, literature, travel industry German: history, literature, engineering, science and technology Japanese: science and technology, engineering Russian: political science, intelligence, history, literature Spanish: nursing and medicine, history, law, criminal justice Careers World languages graduates find jobs in a variety of areas with many types of employers. To see what some of our alumni are doing with their language degrees, visit our alumni page. AreasPotential Employers Arts, Media, Entertainment Advertising Broadcasting/Journalism Public Relations Publishing/Editing Translation/Interpretation Museums Foreign news agencies Book publishers TV networks Radio stations Film companies Government Broadcasting/Journalism Civil Service Customs Diplomacy Foreign Service Immigration/Naturalization Intelligence Law Enforcement Linguistics Translation/Interpretation Department of State Immigration and Naturalization Service Law Enforcement Agencies (FBI, CIA, DEA) Customs Service Library of Congress Armed Forces Overseas aid agencies Voice of America Industry and Commerce Administrative Services Banking/Finance Consulting Customer Service Engineering/Technical Imports/Exports Manufacturing Operations Management Research Sales Banks Financial institutions Import/Export Companies Foreign firms operating in the U.S. U.S. firms operating abroad Manufacturers Retail stores Interpretation/Translation Types of Interpretation: Simultaneous Consecutive Conference Escort/Guide Legal Medical Community Types of Translation: Literary Legal Medical Business Freelance Educational services Business services Government agencies Healthcare organizations International organizations Courts Publishers Service and Education Civil Service Educational Administration Health Services Library Science Linguistics Mission / Relief Work Social Work Teaching Translation/Interpretation Hospitals Religious and volunteer organizations International organizations Law enforcement agencies Social services agencies Pre-schools K-12 schools Universities and colleges Professional language schools English language institutes Overseas dependents’ schools Travel and Tourism Translation/Interpretation Airline Services Hotel Industry Management Booking and Reservations Travel Services/Guidance Tour and excursion companies Travel agencies Hotels Resorts Restaurants Airlines/Airports Cruise lines Railroads Bus lines Convention centers