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Degrees and Careers for Military and Veterans: Appalachian Studies and Native American Studies

Degrees and Careers for Military and Veterans: Appalachian Studies and Native American Studies

Degree in Appalachian Studies

One college's Appalachian Studies program description says it all. "Appalachian Studies is a multidisciplinary program examining various aspects of Appalachia" with studies focused on "literature, health issues, history, crafts, sustainability, entrepreneurship, contemporary issues, art, gender, and race in the region and how it interacts with the nation and world."

The Appalachians contain some of the richest and most distinctive cultural regions in the United States. The Appalachians are home to a deep history, vibrant musical and artistic traditions, distinctive religious practices, and astonishing biodiversity. It's a true interdisciplinary program, from the arts to the sciences.

Students who pursue a Degree in Appalachian Studies will study topics including:
  • history
  • culture
  • religion
  • social systems
  • biology
  • economy
  • natural resources
  • politics
Comprehensive Appalachian Studies programs include community-based research, civic engagement, and service-learning projects.  A Degree in Appalachian Studies is useful for careers in education, local and regional planning, economic development, service organizations, cultural and arts organizations, and health-related careers.

Jobs with a Degree in Appalachian Studies

  • Research Assistant- Assist in laboratory, survey, and other research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist analysis, quality control, or data management. Median Annual Salary: $54,000.
  • Secondary Education Teacher- Instruct students in fundamental skills. Median Annual Salary: $55,000.
  • Historian- Research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
  • Sociologist- Study society and social behavior. Median Annual Salary: $86,000.
  • Author- Develop written content for various types of media on topics of Appalachia. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.

Degree in Native American Studies

A Degree in Native American Studies includes classes and experiences in culture, art, literature, thought, archaeology, sovereignty, language and expression, and history. Specialty degree programs related to Native Americans (Indigenous Americans, American Indians, etc.) are expansive and include:

Jobs with a Degree in Native American Studies

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering a Native American Studies Degree

Ready to start your Degree in Native American Studies? Check out these great programs at our partner schools:

University of Arizona- Offers American Indian Studies as a Master of Arts Degree and a PhD. American Indian Studies is also offered as a minor for its undergraduate degrees. University of Arizona is a GI Bill® GI-approved school that offers credit for military experience and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. University of Arizona is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of Nevada Las Vegas- Offers American Indian and Indigenous Studies as a minor for its undergraduate degrees. UNLV has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. UNLV is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance. UNLV proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of South Alabama- Offers a minor in Native American Studies for its undergraduate programs. University of South Alabama has a GI Bill-approved program, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exam. The University of South Alabama is a MyCAA-approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University– Offers American Indian Studies as a minor for its undergraduate degrees. Virginia Tech is a GI Bill approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Virginia Tech is approved for Tuition Assistance and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.