A degree in Latin American studies can open the world to a broad variety of exciting careers. In addition to advising within the Latin American Studies program, The University of Oregon offers many campus resources to help guide your career search.
Alumni Careers
Our graduates have used their training to find success in careers across many fields worldwide. Below is a sampling of positions our alumni have held.
- Broadcaster and journalist
- Community outreach manager
- Consultant
- Humanitarian
- International aid and development worker
- Legal assistant and lawyer
- Nongovernmental organization (NGO) personnel
- Nonprofit assistant director
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Private foundation director
- Researcher
- Teacher and professor
- Tech support engineer
- Training coordinator
- United Nations staff member
- United States Foreign Service officer
- Youth organization and camp counselor
Why Pursue Latin American Studies?
Read about examples of career paths and actual alumni jobs.