Resources: Major Resource Kits - http://www.udel.edu/CSC/, MN Careers - http://www.iseek.org/mncareers/, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- http://stats.bls.gov/oco, What Can I Do With This Major - http://career.utk.edu/students/majors.asp
Updated 7/07
History Career Outlook
Major Highlights:
This major provides fundamental liberal arts training which prepares students for any job which
requires the skills or research, analysis, information management, writing and speaking,
including careers in business, government, advocacy, journalism, and development. It is
recommended for those preparing for law school.
Job Titles and Employment Areas to Explore:
Archivist
Foreign Service Worker Lawyer
Political Editor
Biographer
Geneologist
Legal Assistant
Politician
City Manager
Historian
Legislative Correspondent
Public Administrator
Curator
History Teacher
Librarian
Research Analyst
Projected Demand Nationwide:
Employment is expected to grow as fast as the average through 2014. However, keen
competition is expected since qualified applicants generally outnumber job openings.
Projected Demand in Minnesota:
Employment is expected to grow as fast as the average through 2014.
Partial List of Employers who have Hired SMU History Graduates:
San Minguel – Middle School Teacher
ABA AMRO Info Tech Services, Inc. - Project Analyst
Samsonite Corporation - Sales Representative
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Management Trainee
SMU – Assistant Track & Field Coach
Peace Corps
Average Starting Salary (Bachelor=s degree) - $29,900/year
Additional Information:
American Association for State and Local History: http://www.aaslh.org
American Association of Museums: http://www.aam-us.org
American Historical Association: http://www.historians.org
Organization of American Historians: http://www.oah.org
Society of American Archivists: http://www.archivists.org
Note: Degrees alone do not get jobs. Internships, summer jobs, volunteer work, part-time jobs, work study
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