A degree in history can be the foundation for many different career paths, including those in:

• Politics
• Government
• Law
• Non-profit organizations
• Curatorial and archival management
• Writing and editing
• Journalism
• Historic preservation
• Research
• Academia
• Education
• Business
• Documentary filmmaking
• Think tanks and public policy

Different types of employers:

• The Smithsonian Institute
• National Archives
• Library of Congress
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Law firms
• Corporate legal departments
• Public advocacy groups
• History museums and historical sites
• Political parties
• Arts and humanities councils
• Cultural heritage groups
• Libraries
• Colleges and universities
• Schools
• Corporations with archives
• Newspapers and magazines