How a Humanities and Fine Arts Degree Can Launch Careers
Humanities and Fine Arts students examine the breadth of human experience to better understand social, environmental, and cultural experiences that shape the past and influence the future. Our students graduate with the creativity, communication skills, critical thinking, and ethical judgment to solve complex problems and make a positive impact in the world.
HFA students are often interdisciplinary in their studies, global in their awareness, highly adaptable, and driven by a desire for personal growth. HFA Career Services believes all students deserve meaningful work aligned with their values.
Fun Fact: Our 2025 HFA graduates are building careers in over 10 countries!
Common Industries for HFA Alums
HFA alums work in 21 different sectors. The top three most popular are:
- K-12 Education (20.9% of graduates in the past ten years)
- Business and Financial (16.9% of graduates in the past ten years)
- Audiovisual and Communications (10.9% of graduates in the past ten years)
Other Popular Sectors
- Architecture and Design
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Legal Services
- Environment and Sustainability
- Libraries and Museums
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Healthcare
- Performing and Fine Arts
- Higher Education
- Tech and Software