A degree from the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies offers graduates world-wide career opportunities where you can transform ideas into action for impact. Whether you are interested in working in the non-profit, corporate, government, education, health or government sectors, your Kroc School education, including extensive opportunities for practical experience, will make you a valuable contributor to your chosen field and to your community.
From the start, we guide our students toward professional fulfillment and success with career guidance, counseling and workshops. A mentoring alliance that matches individual students with experienced professionals builds career skills. A closely connected Kroc Global Alumni Network offers contacts within many different organizations. Additionally, USD’s Career Development Center has career counselors, workshops and events, helping Kroc School students and alumni to move toward their career goals.
Employment by Organization
- Non-Profit: 56%
- For Profit: 25%
- Educational: 20%
- Furthering Degree: 16%
- Government: 15%
- Multilateral Organization: 4%
- Religious Institution: 4%
- Military: 3%
Employment by Sector
- Conflict Resolution: 19%
- Human Rights: 17%
- Human Security: 13%
- International Development: 12%
- Peace Education: 9%
- Social Entrepreneurship: 7%
- Other: trafficking: 23%
Internship Locations
Employers of Recent Graduates
United Nations
The Nature Conservancy
U.S. Department of Commerce
One Earth Future Foundation
Catholic Relief Services
World Bank
World Vision
U.S. Department of State
Nonviolent Peaceforce
U.S. Agency for International Development
Job Titles of Recent Graduates
Chief of Staff
Senior Policy Advisor
Founder and CEO
Human Rights Officer
International Trade Specialist
International Protection Officer
Foreign Affairs Officer
Field Representative
Magistrate Judge
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military