University of Arizona

The knowledge of physical and social sciences, technologies, mathematics, and communications gained with a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Science, Technology, Health, and Society forms a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers. A graduate in the Science, Technology, Health, and Society concentration could work in research, laboratory analysis, information technology, the biotechnology industry, and municipal development and support, among many other options.

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. Some of the career areas and job titles below require an advanced degree.

Potential Career Areas:

• Laboratory research
• Education
• Health care support
• Development
• Technical and science writing
• Alternative energy production
• Natural resources assessment
•  Pharmaceutical sales
•  Biotechnology

Sample Employers:

• Government agencies
• Surveyors
• Schools and colleges
• Energy companies
• Engineering firms
•  Research and testing laboratories
•  Pharmaceutical companies
• Technology companies
• Magazines, newspaper, websites

Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges: 

Sources of Information:  United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).