We know our students are always thinking ahead about their careers after graduation and what to do with a major or minor in WGS. We want to support our students and alums through providing resources and hosting events about internships, applying to graduate school, or navigating the job market.
WGS majors go on to work in a variety of fields. While there is no one pathway for a WGS major, compiled government data suggest the following about graduates with a WGS degree:
- Most common professions: lawyers & other judicial workers, postsecondary teachers, elementary & middle school teachers, and management roles across a wide variety of industries.
- Compared to other majors, an unusually high number of WGS majors go on to work and fundraise for non-profit organizations.
- The highest-paid WGS major graduates are media and communications workers, financial service agents, surgeons, and physicians.
- The major has been growing steadily over the past decade.
We regularly include information about internships and other job opportunities in our program email list, which is sent out 2-3 times per month. If you do not already receive WGS emails, let us know to add you.
Events
Beginning in Fall 2024, WGS will host three group meetings per semester that deal with developing career pathways with a WGS major. These meetings are targeted toward graduating WGS majors but are open to WGS minors and students of any year status.
To add your name to our contact list for career events, email our Associate Director, Dr. Alexandra Chiasson.
Handshake
From the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration:
Handshake connects UT students to professional opportunities including part-time jobs, internships, and full-time positions. It’s easy to navigate with personalized feeds and custom recommendations based on major and career interests.
Handshake is free for students and alumni and offers access to more than 500,000 employers. More than 800 colleges and universities use Handshake, so you can connect with a wide national network of employers.
Create a profile to make appointments with career coaches and to search for career-related panels, workshops, job fairs, and other recruiting events.
You can access the Handshake portal here.