Careers for a History Major

Students majoring in History can look forward to career opportunities in the following fields and occupations:

Private Sector Corporation

• Banking
• Communications Media
• Insurance
• Investment Services
• Journalism
• Law
• Manufacturing
• Marketing & Advertising
• Mineral Extraction Agency
• Publishing
• Public Relations
• Utilities
• ...and more!

Public Agencies

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch & Regulatory Agencies
• Heritage/Cultural Agencies
• International & Multinational Agencies
• Military Services
• Planning Agencies
• Public Archives & Libraries
• ...etc.!

Private Individuals or Small Firms

• Consulting: Cultural Resource Management
• Consulting: Research & Writing
• Genealogical Services
• Preservation/Restoration
• History as an Avocation
• ...and more again!

Private Non-Profit Organizations

• Historical Associations & Societies
• Historical Projects
• Museums
• Research Institutions
• Service Institutions

Teaching and Educational Careers

• Primary & Secondary Education
• Higher Education (history and related programs)
• Education Agencies & Foundations
• Corporate Training Programs