The knowledge gained from the Russian major of Russian language, media, and business as well as Russian and Soviet history, culture, literature, and cinema forms a strong foundation for careers and further study. Graduates can apply their cultural and linguistic skills to a variety of fields including business, education, journalism, cultural preservation, and communications. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in Russian, history, linguistics, or comparative literature.
Russian, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career possibilities that may most closely relate to this major. Some of the career areas and job titles below may require an advanced degree or certificate.
Potential Career Areas:
- Business
- Education
- Communications
- Government
- Journalism
- Cultural/historical preservation
- Intelligence
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- Businesses
- Schools
- Media agencies
- U.S. Military
- Consulates
- Libraries and archives
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Foreign Student Adviser
|
$35,000 - $60,000
|
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Corporate Community Relations Specialist
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$30,140 - $89,430
|
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Purchasing Agent
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$35,000 - $56,600
|
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Import/Export Specialist
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$19,000 - $50,000
|
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Foreign Correspondent
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$28,162 - $43,292
|
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Interpreter
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$34,000 - $45,500
|
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Translator
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$37,500 - $47,500
|
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Foreign Language Teacher
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$40,500 - $54,000
|
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Intelligence Officer
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$33,979 - $60,274
|
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Cryptographic Technician
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$39,930 - $50,000
|
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Director of International Activities, Nonprofit
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$50,000 - $100,000
|
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International Educator
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$35,000 - $60,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).