The bachelor's degree in history in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides preparation for advanced training in several social sciences. History majors frequently choose careers in teaching or civil service. Some develop careers in business. History is traditionally a valued background for applicants to law school and graduate schools of administration.
The following information is gleened from the American Historical Association's Web site, which provides in-depth information on the career potential for history majors.
Planning for an Advanced Degree?
History BAs intending to pursue an advanced degree in history may profitably consult the guide Careers for Students of History by Constance Schulz, Page Putnam Miller, Aaron Marrs and Kevin Allen.
Careers for Undergraduate History Majors
- Elementary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Postsecondary Education
- Historic Sites and Museums
- Museums and Historical Organizations
- Cultural Resources Management and Historic Preservation
- Think Tanks
- Writers and Editors
- Documentary Editors
- Producers of Multimedia Material
Historians as Information Managers
- Records Managers
- Information Managers
- Lawyers and Paralegals
- Litigation Support
- Legislative Staff Work
- Historians in Corporations
- Contract Historians
- Historians and Nonprofit Associations