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General Studies Degree Info - Bachelor Degree Review

Published Jan 04, 2007

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A General Studies Bachelor Degree meets the needs of students with unique interests, circumstances or goals. A bachelor degree in General Studies enables students to start their careers in journalism, education and government law and, if desired, continue their education toward a master degree.

A General Studies Bachelor Degree Overview

Summary of the Degree

A General Studies Bachelor Degree provides students with the opportunity to design their own degree by selecting academic work. Some of the more general courses mandatory in a General Studies Bachelor Degree Program include:

  • English
  • Communication
  • Literature/Foreign Language Literature
  • History
  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Physical Science and Biology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Behavioral Sciences

Skills Obtained

A General Studies Degree Program challenges students to continue self-development while staying flexible enough to be of stature in a variety of careers.

Career Fields

According to Collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com, students majoring in General Studies tend not to choose any one particular career over another. However, many General Studies students lean toward careers in journalism, education and politics; many choose to continue their education by earning master's degrees.

Occupational Outlook

Salary.com (www.salary.com) reported a base annual salary for an academic instructor ranges from $69,235 to $104,198. A base annual salary for a journalist ranges from $25,962 to $77,663. A base annual salary for a government lawyer ranges from $64,764 to $120,797.

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