The knowledge of culture, communication skills, economics, and management strategies gained with a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Economy and Industry forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. A graduate in the Economy and Industry concentration could work in the retail, customer relations, non-profit, local government, or development fields in positions including management, human resources, public relations, and program design. This concentration is also good preparation for graduate studies in business administration.
General Studies, 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 fields that may most closely relate to this major.
Potential Career Areas:
- Management
- Human resources
- Education
- Business administration
- Outreach
- Sales
- Administrative support
- Public relations
- Social media marketing
- Customer service
Sample Employers:
- Retail companies
- Small businesses
- Offices
- Local government
- Schools
- Law firms
- Nonprofit organizations
- Manufacturers
- Insurance companies
- Banks
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Human Resources Assistant
|
$24,800 - $36,800
|
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Insurance Sales Agent
|
$25,900 - $46,800
|
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Technical Writer
|
$37,100 - $63,300
|
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Sales Representative
|
$25,700 - $50,600
|
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Bank Branch Manager
|
$56,100 - $103,900
|
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Purchasing Manager
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$55,000 - $95,000
|
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Buyer
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$35,000 - $56,600
|
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Payroll Clerk
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$23,800 - $36,300
|
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Customer Service Representative
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$19,600 - $30,500
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Claims Examiner
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$35,700 - $58,600
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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).