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a What to Do With a Degree in History

by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Sep 29, 2020 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco

Majoring in history might seem like the logical choice for those who are history bu s. If you have a natural thirst for historical knowledge, this might be a good area to study, either as a major or a minor. In addition to learning about a topic you feel passionate about, there are also many exciting career opportunities for those who choose this path once you graduate. Teaching history is an intuitive answer when considering an extension of a career. For those who love history, sharing their wealth of knowledge with a

new generation can seem very inviting. Depending on the level of the institution, the salaries can be quite impressive. A university history teacher can earn a salary upwards of $70,000. Students who are interested in becoming history professors start with a bachelor’s degree in history, but they must continue to earn the minimum requirement for a history teacher which is a master’s degree also in history. If candidates take their education further and pursue a doctorate, then they are on track for a tenured position.

Once a professor gets tenure, they have job security as well as a slew of bene ts and perks that come along with that honor.

For those who long to be physically near artifacts in a more personal way, there are various curator positions to choose from. Curators are people who are trusted with collections of exhibits, either in a museum or an art gallery.

Their job involves building up collections, and they are often specialists in speci c areas. Curators also examine and explore ways in which objects can be interpreted. This might be through an exhibition format, or it might be presented inside a publication or displayed during a gala event. In order to qualify, curators need a master’s degree in addition to their bachelor’s. This can be a major in art history, archaeology, or general museum studies. Any student with internship experience holds a distinct advantage in getting a job after graduation. Archivists have a similar role to curators. They also work with valuable collections, entrusted with the assembly, cataloging, preserving, and managing priceless objects.

Most people don’t think about the role of librarians, but qualifying as a university or museum librarian demands knowledge and experience. Most prospective school librarians hold a master’s degree in library sciences or information sciences.

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