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Occupational Outlook
Occupational Outlook
A variety of careers are open to students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in history including
- Teacher
- Archivist
- News analyst
- Journalist
- Museum curator
- Historical preservationist
- Law
- Government
- Foreign Service
Career Outlook
The U.S. Department of Labor 2020-30 Occupational Outlook Handbook projects employment of Historians to increase by about 5 percent. For further information regarding the field of history, please go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report the median annual wage for Historians was $63,940 in May 2021.
So What Can You Do?
Lawyer
Need to be able to construct arguments based on historical data and analyze large amounts of information.
Requires a JD degree. Salary range: $57,4300-$208,000 or more.
Research Analyst
Publications, film, radio, TV, and businesses often need employees who can research stories, perform market research, and check for accuracy.
If interested in market research, some marketing training is necessary. Salary range: $36,463-$122,770.
Editor, Journalist, or Writer
Historians know how to research, collect information from a variety of sources, and ensure accuracy. They also are adept writers.
Double majoring in English or Communications may be helpful. Salary range: $30,520-$118,760 or more.
Filmmaker
Historians have a passion for storytelling. They can create period films and documentaries based on their own research or help with historical accuracy on another’s film.
Double majoring in Communications is recommended. Salary range: $33,730-$164,290 and more.
And Then There Are Whole Fields That Want Historians
Banking and Finance: review historical trends, analyze and interpret past trends, and make predictions
Government: Conducting research, preparing reports, and arguing points intelligently are valued. Intelligence officer, lobbyist, urban planning and more.
International relations: Historians understand how history’s economic, political, religious, and social events shape the current world. Work for government, private companies, international organizations, and more.
