Career Paths
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies prepares you for a career in government, business and international affairs in the U.S. and abroad, and for advanced studies.
Blending theory and practice, this program will help you gain valuable experience through connections to leading international organizations, strong ties with nonprofits and working relationships with Latin American embassies. Through research experiences and concentrated studies, you’ll join the next generation of globally conscious leaders and innovators capable of fostering the common good in varied national contexts and throughout the globe.
LAS career outcomes
Employment rates are calculated from graduates with known status. The list of graduate destinations is non-comprehensive and includes data from all cohorts.
Graduate employers
Our students work across various organizations, including the following:
- Albright Stonebridge Group
- American Bar Association (Rule of Law Initiative)
- American International Group
- Chemonics International
- International Development Group
- Institute for the Study of International Migration
- Kings Education
- National Democratic Institute
- U.S. Department of Defense
- World Bank
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