Having a degree opens up new career opportunities.
What job can you get with a history degree?
Most history graduates go on to become historians, archivists, and curators. History grads also go on to become archaeologists and golf pros. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a history degree will be useful:
Historian
Salary
68k
Growth
0%
Satisfaction
Average
Archivist
Salary
57k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Curator
Salary
59k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Archaeologist
Salary
66k
Growth
3%
Satisfaction
Average
Golf Pro
Salary
47k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Museum Conservator
Salary
48k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Tour Guide
Salary
26k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Judicial Law Clerk
Salary
59k
Growth
-7%
Satisfaction
Average
What is the job market for history degrees?
Compared to other degrees in the US, the job market for history graduates is average overall. This means that job opportunities have remained steady and that the market is consistent with other sectors across the country.
| Employment Status | % of History Grads |
|---|---|
| Employed | 76.7% |
| Unemployed | 1.2% |
| Underpaid | 22.1% |
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