Career Possibilities
A major in history, sometimes combined with a relevant minor or graduate education, can prepare you for many careers, and not only in higher education.
Historians work in:
- Archives
- Libraries
- Museums
- Interpretive centers
- National and state parks
- State and federal agencies
Some historians form businesses through which they offer their research and writing skills via contracts with both private and government organizations.
Opportunities in graduate studies
A bachelor’s degree in history serves as an ideal foundation for students who continue their education, either through law school or graduate-level studies. St. Kate’s history majors find careers in teaching, law, archival and museum work, government service, politics and business.
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