Careers for History Majors

WHERE THE JOBS ARE

PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL or SMALL FIRMS
      Consulting: Research/Writing

      Genealogical Services

      Preservation/Restoration

PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
      Historical Associations and Societies

      Museums

      Research Institutions/"Think Tanks"

PRIVATE SECTOR
      Banking and Investment Services

      Insurance

      Journalism

      Law

      Public Relations/Marketing and Advertising

      Publishing and Communications Media

PUBLIC SERVICE
      International/Multinational Agencies
           • UNESCO/World Heritage Centre
           • United Nations

      Military Service

      Politics
           • Campaign/Office Staff
           • Federal, State, or Local Public Office

      Public Administration
           • Executive Branch Agencies
                           - National Endowment for the Humanities
                           - Central Intelligence Agency
                           - Smithsonian Institution
           • Foreign Service and Diplomatic Corps
           • Justice & Law Enforcement Administration
           • Regulatory Agencies

      Public Archives and Libraries

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CAREERS IN EDUCATION

TEACHING and EDUCATION CAREERS
    College/University Teaching and Administration

    Education Agencies and Foundations

    Primary and Secondary Education
           • History & Social Sciences

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FURTHER EDUCATION

GRADUATE and PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
    Academic History Programs

    Professional Degrees
           • Business
           • Law
           • Medicine
           • Public Administration

    Public and Applied History Programs and Related Fields
           • Archival Management
           • Historic Preservation
           • Museum Studies