While there are many occupations related to a history degree, the study of history by itself has rarely served primarily as an occupational preparation. However, like any liberal arts education, a History major offers students the opportunity to develop important job skills identified by employers as important.

Opportunities for the History graduate include:

• Teacher
• Museum Director/Curator at the local, county, state, and national levels
• Archivist
• Living History Interpreter
• Paralegal
• Editor

Areas suited to History majors include:

• Graduate Studies in law, clergy, and higher education
• Business/Finance
• Travel Industry
• Government/Politics
• Military/Diplomatic Service
• Law Enforcement
• Non-profit Organizations