Career Options for History Majors

History is sometimes thought of as a humanities discipline, and sometimes as a social science. The school's emphasis doesn't really matter; the history major probably knows something about political science, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, or economics.

Many employers perceive that history majors have a good blend of general knowledge and analytical writing skill. Depending on the student, this may or may not be true, but it helps in the job search. Never forget the possibilities of government work, TESL (see Careers for English Majors for some links), or even the Peace Corps.

Career Resources

History: What Can I Do with This Degree? (Western Carolina University): A list of various careers, with potential employers and career strategies for each.
Career Options for History Majors (SUNY-Oswego): This page lists some of the common career choices, but it also emphasizes government careers and overseas opportunities.
History Career Opportunities (U Wisconsin-River Falls): A list of career options in various fields.
What Can I Do with A History Major? (CUNY): A helpful discussion of the skills of history majors and the application of those skills in various careers. The summaries are short and pithy.

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This page created by Christopher Ryland 25 August 2000. Last updated 25 August 2000.