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About Labor Studies

A program that focuses on the study of various aspects of work, labor organization and policy, and labor movements from the perspective of the social sciences and history. Includes instruction in labor history; political and ideological issues; worker movements and social organizations; civil rights; labor law and policy studies; labor economics; international and comparative labor studies; and applications to specific industries, groups, locations, and time periods.

Students who are passionate about Labor Studies can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 169 students earn a some level of degree in Labor Studies around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Labor Studies in the state of Florida compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Labor Studies is $40,400.

Popularity of Labor Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Labor Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Labor Studies majors is Human Resources Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Labor Studies can prepare you for is Human Resources Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Labor Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Labor Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
54
Female Students
37 (68%)
Male Students
17 (31%)
Hispanic or Latino (20, 37%)
White (16, 30%)
Black or African American (13, 24%)
Two or more races (2, 4%)
Asian (1, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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