Students who elect the major will be equipped for graduate work in African American, African, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies as well as in a range of traditional academic disciplines. Students interested in graduate work in a traditional academic discipline should consider a minor in that field.

PAS degree holders have found careers in teaching, community development and leadership, international affairs, non-governmental organizations, public relations, social work, urban research, community law, civil service, industrial relations, and many other comparable professions.