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Classics

The study of Greek and Latin form the core of majoring in classics. In addition, the study of the literature, history, philosophy, and culture of Greece and Rome allows one to explore the full spectrum of classical culture and its influence through subsequent ages. 

The major profile below includes: occupations that Princeton alumni from that major have pursued, sample resources in the Career Services Library to help you learn more and links to web sites and professional associations offering career information.

The “Major Paths” handout on the right will show you sample internships and study abroad options.

Employment Pursuits of Recent Classics Majors*

  • Legal Assistant - Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, NY
  • Management Trainee - MediMedia, Yardley, PA
  • Casting Assistant - Bernard Telsey Casting, New York, NY
  • Product Manager - MBI, Inc., Norwalk, CT
  • Analyst - Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, New York, NY
  • Television Analyst - Univision, Philadelphia, PA
  • Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
  • Research Assistant - Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA
  • Teacher - Archer School for Girls, Los Angeles, CA
  • Latin Teacher - Buckley School, New York, NY
  • Photographer - Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
  • Vietiane College (Princeton in Asia), Vietiane, Laos
  • Analyst - J.P. Morgan, New York, NY

* These are actual jobs new graduates accepted. 

Classics Alumni from Princeton

Alumni have VOLUNTEERED to have students contact them for advice and information about majors and careers. The Alumni Careers Network (ACN), with 4,500 volunteers worldwide, is a searchable on-line database of Princeton alumni who are willing and eager for you to contact them so they can provide you with advice and assistance.  Search the database for Classics alumni, to learn more about the careers that people from this major sometimes pursue.  

Selected Resources in the Career Services Library

  • Breaking into Advertising: How to Market Yourself Like a Professional
  • Career Opportunities in The Publishing Industy
  • Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types
  • Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados & Other Multilingual Types
  • Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors
  • Guide to Careers in World Affairs
  • Jobs & Careers with Non-Profit Organizations
  • Official Museum Directory (2 Volumes)
  • So, You Want to Be a Management Consultant?
  • Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer  

Resources and Information Online

Professional Associations

Professional associations are a good resource for career information and networking opportunities. Associations often provide online job listings or links to job search resources. The National Trade and Professional Associations Directory in Career Services can provide more ideas.