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 archaeologists. History grads also go on to become curators and golf pros. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a history degree will be useful:
Historian
Salary
72k
Growth
0%
Satisfaction
Average
Archivist
Salary
61k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Archaeologist
Salary
66k
Growth
3%
Satisfaction
Average
Curator
Salary
63k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Golf Pro
Salary
47k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Museum Conservator
Salary
52k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Tour Guide
Salary
26k
Growth
5%
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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