History
WHAT DOES A HISTORY MAJOR DO?
While historians have a history degree, students who major in history do not always become historians! In fact, many history majors go on to become museum curators, librarians, archivists, attorneys, researchers, and teachers, to name a few. One of the fastest growing fields in history is historic preservation. This is someone who is in the business of restoring or preserving anything of an historical nature, from national parks to tourism bureaus to housing districts.
CAREERS AND SALARY
Pursuing a history major makes you marketable in a variety of careers. The skills acquired through your education, such as research, writing, analysis, and interdisciplinary thinking make you a viable candidate for many different types of jobs. Below are positions which are closely related to history.Wage Estimates are for Illinois and were found at Bureau of Labor website for Illinois 2014 wage Estimates.
| Position | Median Salary |
| College Teacher | $72,474 |
| Curator | $46,710 |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $46.710 |
| Archivist | $46,710 |
| Historian | $55,800 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Want to continue your education at a four year college or university? Carl Sandburg College has established relationships with four year colleges and universities to assist in the transfer process for our students. Students should speak with their academic advisor for more information regarding these agreements.