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United States History Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in United States History but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in United States History but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for United States History majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for United States History majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of United States History majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 59,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 57,800 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 54,200 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 51,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 49,300 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 14,100 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 44,100 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 43,500 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 90,700 |
| 2 | Chefs and Cooks | 24,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for United States History majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of United States History majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 110,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 36,200 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 54,300 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 136,000 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 682 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 158,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 76,400 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 56,600 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 144,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for United States History majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of United States History majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 204,000 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 116,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 88,400 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 142,000 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 112,000 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 113,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 170,000 |
| 3 | Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians | 90,700 |
| 3 | Clergy | 63,300 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for United States History majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of United States History majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,300 |
| 5 | Eating and drinking places | 29,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 61,400 |
| 4 | Justice, public order, and safety | 66,300 |
| 3 | Legal services | 108,000 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 51,000 |
| 3 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 9,090 |
| 2 | Insurance | 75,600 |
| 2 | Hotels and motels | 5,430 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 88,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for United States History majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of United States History majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Elementary and secondary schools | 90,700 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 107,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Legal services | 139,000 |
| 4 | All construction | 55,000 |
| 3 | Insurance | 98,700 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 135,000 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 161,000 |
| 3 | General government, n.e.c. | 110,000 |
| 3 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 78,700 |
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