Historians use a variety of skills and research techniques to learn more about the people and events of the past. By completing a degree in history at Idaho State University, you are learning the same skills Historians use every day - critical thinking, argumentation, and written and verbal communication. 

A degree in history does not narrow your career opportunities after college - instead, it opens a world of possibilities! College graduates with a history degree even earn a median income of $55,000, only marginally less than business majors (median income: $60,000) and actually more than life science degrees (median income: $51,000).

The largest portion (20%) of history degree holders work in education and libraries (BLS). However, there are many other opportunities available for history majors. To explore some of the top career options for history majors, click on the icons below!

Overall, a degree in history gives graduates a variety of skills that are easily transferable to other careers. While the majority of graduates teach with a history degree, that is not the only career available. For a larger list of careers, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.