Most history majors become teachers, lawyers, librarians, businesspersons, writers, archivists, politicians and even entertainers.
Archivists work in museums, government, universities, corporations and other institutions that require experts to preserve important historical records.
Historians need a master’s degree or Ph.D. for most positions. Curators oversee collections, such as historic items for museums, archives, historical societies, research organizations, nonprofits and consulting firms. Museum technicians work in museums, while conservators mostly work in laboratories.
Graduate Studies
A degree in history is good preparation for graduate study in history, as well as international relations, archives management, museum studies, law, library science, public administration or business.
