Radek, what jobs can you get with an English Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an English Degree?

Students who major in English often go on to become teachers, usually of middle school and/or high school language arts. There is also an increasing need for ESL (English as a second language) teachers. Whereas teaching jobs in other subject areas, such as science and math, are often easy to find, this is not the case with English / language arts jobs, and the competition can be tough. It’s not uncommon for hundreds of qualified people to apply for the same high school language arts teacher opening. Some English graduates work as education technicians, teacher assistants, tutors, or substitute teachers while looking for a full-time teaching job. Teaching at a public school will require state certification.

Teaching English or a related subject at the college level will require significant publications and/or an advanced degree, probably a Ph.D. The competition at this level can be extremely tough. For this and other reasons, many English graduates go on to graduate school.

Of course, not all English graduates go on to become teachers. Some work in the publishing industry, as editors, publishers, or literary agents. Some work as journalists or reporters. Others become writers: creative writers, copywriters, Internet writers, advertising writers, and technical writers.

Careers you can get with a degree in English include:

• Copywriter
• Creative Writer
• Editor
• Education Technician
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
• Internet Writer
• Journalist
• Language Arts Teacher
• Literary Agent
• Publisher
• Teacher Assistant
• Technical Writer
• Tutor

Radek, what jobs can you get with an Emergency Medical Technology Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an EMT Degree?

Most students who choose to major in Emergency Medical Technology go on to work as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics. Your paychecks might be signed by fire departments, hospitals, private ambulance services, or a government entity.

But not all Emergency Medical Technology graduates work as EMTs or Paramedics, at least not forever. Some work their way into management, and some even work in marketing and sales of emergency medical equipment. Jobs are more plentiful and job security more stable in metropolitan areas.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this job area is projected to grow as fast as average for all occupations (9 percent between 2008 and 2018). Jobs will become more plentiful as the baby boomer generation becomes older and needs more health care. Also, this is a demanding and stressful job, with less than high pay and long hours, so turnover can be high in some areas. This opens the door to recent graduates looking to begin their careers.

Be aware that all 50 states require EMTs and Paramedics to be licensed. Your EMT degree program might help you with this. Also be aware that many employers will require a criminal background check of job applicants.

Careers you can get with a degree in Emergency Medical Technology include:

• Administrative Director
• CPR / First Aid Instructor
• Dispatcher
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Emergency Room Technician
• EMS Supervisor
• Firefighter
• Operations Manager
• Paramedic

Radek, what jobs can you get with an Emergency Management Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an Emergency Management Degree?

Emergency management positions are available at all levels of government. You might find yourself working for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) or for your local city government. Some states even have a specific department for emergency management, e.g., North Dakota Department of Emergency Services.

Also, many community / humanitarian organizations hire people trained in emergency management. Other potential employers include the Department of Homeland Security, the military, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, businesses, banks, insurance companies, and even schools and churches.

Be aware that some jobs will require you to become certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

According to U.S.News, Emergency Management Specialist was one of the 50 Best Jobs of 2011, and should have strong growth over the next 10 years.

For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which expects employment in this area to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018.

Careers you can get with a degree in Emergency Management include:

• Disaster Services Coordinator
• Emergency Management Director
• Emergency Management Specialist
• Emergency Services Director
• Hazard Mitigation Planner
• Intelligence Officer

Radek, what jobs can you get with an Elementary Education Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an Elementary Education Degree?

Most students who earn degrees in elementary education become elementary teachers. However, it can be tough to find a teaching position immediately after graduation. The applicant pool can be deep. Many graduates work as teacher assistants, education technicians, or substitute teachers for a while, until they get their own teaching position.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of elementary school teachers is expected to grow by 13 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is about as fast as average for all occupations. Of all teaching jobs, the elementary level can be the toughest job market to crack. Many potential teachers are drawn to this age group of students, so the competition can be tough.

In some parts of the country, the population is increasing, so there is a need for new teachers. However, in many parts of the country, enrollment is declining as children of the baby-boomer generation grow up. Student enrollment in the Midwest is expected to hold steady, while it is expected to decline in the Northeast (BLS). Jobs will be more plentiful in urban areas, and teachers who can speak a second language will have an advantage.

Be aware that teaching in a public school (and in many private schools) will require state certification. While some college degree programs will guide you through the certification steps, some do not, and if you find a job in a state other than the one in which you earned a degree, you might have to jump through some hoops.

Many elementary education degree holders go on to graduate school, but not always right away. If you want to go into administration, you will probably need to teach for a few years in order to gain the necessary experience, and then earn an advanced degree.

Careers you can get with a degree in Elementary Education include:

• Education Technician
• Elementary School Teacher
• Teacher Assistant

Radek, what jobs can you get with an Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an Electrical Engineering Degree?

Students who earn degrees in electrical engineering technology will likely find work helping engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment. They might go into the manufacturing of communication equipment, computers, medical equipment, or even navigational equipment. They might also find work repairing electrical and electronic equipment. Many engineering technicians go to work for the government (91,000 in 2008).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 164,000 electrical and electronic engineering technicians employed in 2008. The number of electrical and electronic engineering technician jobs is expected to decline by 2 percent between 2008 and 2018. Even though there is an increase in demand for electronic equipment, there is much foreign competition in design and manufacturing. Employment in this area is also influenced by economic conditions. Opportunities in this field will definitely be best for those applicants with degrees.

Careers you can get with a degree in electrical engineering technology include:

• Aircraft Technician
• Communications Engineer
• Electrical Engineering Technologist
• Electronic Engineering Technician
• Electrical Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Manufacturing Process Technologist
• Technical Assistant

Most students who pursue a degree in education go into education! But of course, this can mean many different things. Nearly all undergraduate education degrees will have a specific focus, e.g., elementary education, art education, or mathematics education. At the graduate level, you might earn a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in general education.

An undergraduate degree in education will prepare you to serve as a teacher, and you will have job opportunities in public or private schools. You might also find jobs working as teacher assistants or education technicians. A graduate degree will prepare you for specialization (e.g., literacy or special education) or administration.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for teaching jobs is good. Teaching can be a stressful job, and the turnover is often high. Job openings are often plentiful in urban and rural areas. In addition, a large percentage of current teachers are at or near retirement age.

However, not everyone with an education degree becomes a teacher. Some education majors work in publishing, creating educational books and aids. Some find their careers in creating curricula. Some even go into sales. Some even become private tutors or consultants.

To teach at the college level, you will need an advanced degree.

Careers you can get with a degree in Education include:

• Art Teacher
• Assistant Principal
• Athletic Director
• Coach
• Education Technician
• Elementary Teacher
• Foreign Language Teacher
• Gifted and Talented Coordinator
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Language Arts Teacher
• Literacy Coach
• Mathematics Teacher
• Middle School Teacher
• Physical Education Teacher
• Pre-K / Pre-school Teacher
• Principal
• School Administrator
• Science Teacher
• Social Studies Teacher
• Special Education Director
• Special Education Teacher
• Superintendent
• Teacher Assistant
• Vocational Teacher

Radek, what jobs can you get with an Economics Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an Economics Degree?

Many economics majors go to work in many different areas of government, including: finance, labor, agriculture, transportation, business, and international business. Many go into banking. Some work for insurance companies or brokerage firms. Some go into consulting. Some go to work for manufacturers, market research firms, business firms, and consulting firms. Some go into sales or business management.

Some economics majors go on to become teachers. However, teaching in a public high school (and in many private high schools) will require certification, and teaching at a college or university will require an advanced degree.

In order to work as an economist, you will likely need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics. For this and other reasons, many economics majors go on to graduate school.

Careers you can get with a degree in Economics include:

• Actuary
• Auditor
• Bank Officer
• Bond Trader
• Broker
• Business Forecaster
• Business Journalist
• Business Manager
• Chamber of Commerce Analyst
• Commodity-Industry Analyst
• Consultant
• Consumer Affairs Director
• Cost Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Economic Analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Financial Manager
• Financial Reporter
• Government Economist
• Healthcare Administrator
• Industry Analyst
• Insurance Salesperson
• International Trade Specialist
• Investment Banker
• Labor Relations Specialist
• Loan Officer
• Marketing Analyst
• Politician
• Public Administrator
• Salesperson
• Sales Manager
• Teacher
• Urban Planner

Students who major in Early Childhood Education usually go on to work with children in an educational setting. Many become pre-school or elementary teachers in both private and public schools. Some go on to become teacher assistants or education technicians. Some become childcare providers, working privately or in a day care business. Some choose to start their own daycare or preschool program.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for early elementary education graduates look good, as the population of school age children grades 1-5 is growing, and a large percentage of currently employed teachers are nearing retirement.

Be aware that in order to teach in a public school, you will need to be certified by the State. Most bachelor degree programs help students through this process, but some do not.

Careers you can get with a degree in Early Childhood Education include:

• Childcare Provider
• Daycare Manager
• Education Technician
• Elementary School Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• Teacher Assistant

Radek, what jobs can you get with an E-Commerce Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with an E-Commerce Degree?

As you probably know, the Internet changes and grows every day, making the present, let alone the future, difficult to imagine. This dynamic environment creates many job opportunities. Also, the Internet is a global community, which creates many opportunities, as well as much competition. There certainly appears to be no slowing down of online buying or selling. It’s difficult to find a business today without an online component, and many businesses exist solely in the virtual realm.

Students who major in E-commerce usually go on to manage their own Internet businesses, or to help others with theirs. You might find yourself working for an online marketplace, a giant online retailer, or maybe you’ll make your millions by marketing your own invention via the Internet. You could also work for a real estate company, a publisher, an investment firm, or an insurance company. Wherever there is a business with an online component, there is a need for an E-commerce expert.

Careers you can get with a degree in E-commerce include:

• Business Alliance Manager
• Business Consultant
• Database Manager
• E-commerce Management Specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Internet Applications Designer
• Internet Business Developer
• Internet Marketer
• Investment Banking Analyst
• Marketing Expert
• Product Manager
• Web Developer
• Website Designer

Radek, what jobs can you get with a Digital Media Degree? I’m wondering, what can I do with a Digital Media Degree?

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to go anywhere without seeing evidence of the people working in digital media. From CDs to DVDs to the Internet to your smart phone—wherever there is communication, especially mass communication, there is a need for people skilled in digital media.

You could go into video production, audio production, game design, 4D design, television, broadcasting, website design, or graphic design. You could also go into e-commerce, sales, marketing, advertising — digital media majors are needed in nearly every business and industry. Potential employers could range from Google to your local museum, from a television station to your local elementary school. Or, maybe you would end up running your own Internet media company!

Digital media is constantly changing. While starting out in college will give you a good base, it’s important to recognize that digital media is a career that demands its workers are diligent in learning about the newest trends and technology. The people who get ahead in this field are the ones who devise the newest, most innovative creations and therefore spend a good portion of their working careers continuing to study. I spent 5 years working as a graphic designer and advertising manager before starting off on my own as a freelancer, which I have been doing for 9 years now.

~ Corina, Corina Design

Careers you can get with a degree in Digital Media include:

• Advertising Manager
• Animator
• Art Director
• Computer Programmer
• Digital Audio Technician
• Digital Graphic Artist
• Digital Imaging Manager
• Digital Video Editor
• E-business Consultant / Manager
• Marketing Expert / Manager
• Multimedia Designer
• Online Database Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Technology Support Specialist
• Web Developer / Manager