Careers of Humanities Alumni

Academics and Research

Studying the humanities at Stanford can lead to a successful career in many fields. Employers across every industry want to hire creative problem solvers who can think critically, look at problems in new ways, express their ideas effectively, and work well in teams—skills that are an essential part of Stanford’s many undergraduate programs in the humanities.

Explore careers that humanities majors from Stanford have pursued since 2001. Our students are not only leaders but also thoughtful, engaged citizens whose work has purpose and meaning, for themselves and for the world.

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Department or Program Sort descending	Title	Organization
African and African American Studies	Data Scientist	Office of the New York State Attorney General
African and African American Studies	Outreach Coordinator	Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
African and African American Studies	Deputy Director of Executive Programs	California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
African and African American Studies	Global Music Strategist	YouTube
African and African American Studies	Field Distribution and Marketing Director	Primerica
African and African American Studies	Communications Manager	New York Foundation
African and African American Studies	Assistant Professor of Education	University of California, Riverside
African and African American Studies	Clinical Associate and Instructor of Medicine	Boston University School of Medicine
African and African American Studies	New Business and Brand Strategy	Intel Corporation
African and African American Studies	Sales Development Manager	Google
African and African American Studies	Associate	Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
African and African American Studies	Account Director	Carol H. Williams Advertising
African and African American Studies	Deputy Director of Workforce Development	City of Detroit
African and African American Studies	Director, Policy Development	Prudential Financial
African and African American Studies	Affordable Housing Developer	Chicago Housing Authority
African and African American Studies	Mental Health Counselor	Seneca Family of Agencies
African and African American Studies	Managing Attorney, Economic Advancement Program	Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
African and African American Studies	Legislative Aide	Office of Assemblyman David Gantt
African and African American Studies	Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer	HBO, UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment
African and African American Studies	CEO	LeadBoost (marketing and advertising)
African and African American Studies	Associate, Marketing and Events	Atlantic Media Strategies
African and African American Studies	Writer, Actress, Director, and Producer	Insecure
African and African American Studies	Research Specialist	USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Media Impact Project
African and African American Studies	Senior Associate Attorney	Parkland Hospital
African and African American Studies	English Teacher	St. Ignatius College Preparatory
African and African American Studies	Community Development Specialist	Rockwood Leadership Institute
African and African American Studies	Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies and African Diaspora Studies	University of Texas, Austin
Art and Art History	Chief of Staff	Sidewalk Labs (urban development firm)
Art and Art History	Screenwriter, Director, Producer	Self-Employed
Art and Art History	Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney’s Office
Art and Art History	Associate Director of Leadership Giving	Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Art and Art History	Assistant Professor of Media Arts	Antioch College
Art and Art History	Archivist	Brooklyn Public Library
Art and Art History	Marketing and Communications	Grameen Foundation
Art and Art History	Analyst	McGraw-Hill Education