Human Rights Researcher

Investigates human rights abuses around the world and documents them for the public and courts.

A day in the life

Interviews refugees about what they witnessed, verifies videos and satellite images, and publishes a report demanding accountability.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$78k
High
$120k

Estimate; nonprofit pay.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in human rights, law, or international relations.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: International Relations, Law, Political Science.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps verify videos and satellite images; interviewing survivors safely and with care stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP World History, A second language, AP English Language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.

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