History Minor
Study What You Love, Be Anything, and Change the World. Historians work in as many fields as exist in our society. There are traditional paths for educators, lawyers, and librarians, but History is also one of the best degrees for seeking general employment after earning a bachelor's degree. History majors are sought after for their critical thinking skills, their ability to empathize with others, and for their broad base of knowledge.
Minor in History or Minor in Political Science
Complete degree requirements for a minor in history or Political Science, and a listing of courses are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
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Study What You Love, Be Anything, and Change the World. Historians work in as many fields as exist in our society. There are traditional paths for educators, lawyers, and librarians, but History is also one of the best degrees for seeking general employment after earning a bachelor's degree. History majors are sought after for their critical thinking skills, their ability to empathize with others, and for their broad base of knowledge.
Minor in History or Minor in Political Science
Complete degree requirements for a minor in history or Political Science, and a listing of courses are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Assistant Professor of Justice
Phone: (414) 930-3307
Email: burkep@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Criminology: including policing strategy, gang violence, illicit drug market violence, and war crimes
According to the 2024 data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for those working in the field of history is $65,000 (Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/history/history-field-of-degree.htm)
As a history major you’ll have a diverse range of possibilities awaiting you after graduation. A sample of jobs may include:
Historian
Archivist
Policy Analyst
Researcher
Educator
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