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What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in History?

A wooden sailing ship is docked at a pier on a wide river, with trees, a footbridge, and a small building in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Potential Fields

  • Public Policy
  • Intelligence
  • Special Interest Advocacy
  • Elected or Appointed Leadership
  • Prosecution and Defense
  • Nonprofit or Public Interest
  • Preservation
  • Exhibition/Installation
  • Research
  • Education
  • Local and State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Curatorial and Archival Management
  • Business
  • Media

Graduate School

SMCM Alumni with History Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:

  • The College of William and Mary
  • Ohio State University
  • American University
  • Columbia University
  • George Washington University
  • University of Illinois
  • University of Wisconsin
  • University of Montana

PROGRAM Internships and Jobs

The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!

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240-895-4394
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