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History Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in History but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in 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 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 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 History majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 51,300 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 54,300 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 75,600 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 54,000 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 43,500 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 36,100 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 42,800 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 92,800 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 68,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for 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 History majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 116,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 58,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 79,400 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 208,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 127,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 64,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 120,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,100 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 41,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for 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 History majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 181,000 |
| 7 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 82,700 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 92,900 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 89,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 141,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 125,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 221,000 |
| 2 | Librarians | 79,300 |
| 2 | Physicians and Surgeons | 423,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for History majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of History majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,700 |
| 7 | Legal services | 91,600 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 55,100 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 32,100 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 74,600 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 84,300 |
| 3 | Insurance | 66,800 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 61,900 |
| 2 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 90,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for History majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of History majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Elementary and secondary schools | 77,900 |
| 8 | Legal services | 154,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 90,300 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 122,000 |
| 3 | Insurance | 114,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 132,000 |
| 2 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 181,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 128,000 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 85,100 |
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