What can I do with my History degree?

Image: History major Laura Shepko (’13) interning at George Washington’s Ferry Farm.

The History degree offers a strong set of skills that serve as the foundation to a broad array of careers. Many of our majors build their skills both in the classroom and through field experience in internships.

Our students leave with a command of skills they can share with potential employers, such as:

  • research
  • analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
  • planning and organizing projects
  • teamwork
  • digital skills
  • writing and editing in a range of formats
  • communication and public speaking
  • decision-making

Learn more directly from our alumni at the links below and from others at our Alumni Intros page:

Still curious about what kinds of careers people build?  History degree holders go on to achieve success in a broad range of fields and careers including, among others:

AnalystIntelligence officer
ArchivistLawyer
Civil service officerLaw enforcement
ContractorLobbyist
DiplomatLibrarian
EditorMarketing executive
Foreign service officerMedia production associate
Historic site administratorMuseum curator and exhibits specialist
Human resources officerPeace Corps worker
Investment bankerPolitical adviser
International development aideTeacher