Career Opportunities

You’ll be prepared for careers requiring a broad understanding of American culture, critical thinking and writing, and interdisciplinary perspectives and applications. Our graduates can be found in law, journalism, business, public service, social work, education, museum studies, and graduate schools. For example, a 2022 AMST graduate has just begun her career in the political arena as Deputy Press Secretary to incoming Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

According to SimplyHired.com, American Studies majors with a bachelor’s degree hold an average salary of $67,380 per year.

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The Public Safety Advisory Group invites all students, faculty, and staff to participate in monthly meetings to voice concerns and stay updated.

La Soulmates: Diego, '83, and Linda, '83, Calderin with grandson Aiden.

While Diego, ’83, and Linda, ’83, Calderin met before coming to La Salle, their love soared at 20th and Olney. As two first-generation students, it was the generosity of a Christian Brothers scholarship that allowed them to attend La Salle.

A Charism Ever New is the personal reflection of Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, Ed.D., ’72, chronicling his experiences over a transformative three-decade journey.

A “Charism Ever New” is the personal reflection of Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, Ed.D., ’72, chronicling his experiences over a transformative three-decade journey.