Following are some of the careers that are open to history majors.  For more information, click here to go to the American Historical Association's on-line publication on Careers in History.

Education 
    Elementary Education (K-6) 
    Secondary Education (7-12) 
    Higher Education 
        Community and Junior Colleges 
        Undergraduate Colleges 
        Universities 
        Historic Sites and Museums 
Research 
    Policy Advisors 
    Researcher in Museums and Historical Organizations 
    Cultural Resources Management 
    Historic Preservation 
Writing and Editing 
    Writers and Editors 
    Journalists 
    Documentary Editors 
Information Management 
    Archival Management 
    Information Management 
    Records Management 
    Librarianship 
Advocacy 
    Lawyers 
    Litigation Support 
    Public Policy Making 
    Legislative Staff Work 
    Granting Agencies and Foundations 
The Business World 
    Corporate Research and Writing 
    Contract History 
    Professional Organizations