History Careers
What Can I Do With a Degree in History?
Potential Jobs for History Majors
Academic Librarian | Physician |
Archivist | Policy Analyst |
Business Owner | Politician |
Filmmaker | Professor |
Financial Advisor | Software Developer |
Lawyer | Teacher |
Marketing Consultant | Textbook Author |
Museum Curator | Writer |
* The above list represents a sample of potential jobs for history majors.
Employers of History Alumni
Americorps | Office of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Honolulu, HI) |
Arlington Chinese Church (Arlington, TX) |
Pearson Education |
The Broad Museum (Los Angeles, CA) | Pacific Companies, Inc |
Charlottesville Public Defender's Office (Charlottesville, VA) |
Samford University (Birmingham, AL) |
Foresight Factory Global Consumer Trends Platform | Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office (San Jose, CA) |
Fort Smith Public Schools (Fort Smith, AR) | Thrive Market (eCommerce Platform) |
Hengelaarsvriend Holiday Resort (South Africa) | The Forum: Stories that Create (Denver, CO) |
LeSports | University of Nebraska Medical Center |
Lockheed Martin | Vogue Magazine (New York, NY) |
History Career Resources
The American Historical Association provides ample resources for history majors entering the workforce. These are some of their most relevant articles.
- Taking Charge of your Education
- What Employers Want
- Entering the Job Market
- Life in a Global Economy
- Fighting Myths with Data
Career Center Services
The Career Center offers a range of services and support for Pepperdine students and alumni. A sample of their services are highlighted below.
- Career Assessments
- Resume
- Interviewing Tips
- Internship / Job Search
- Networking
- Graduate School Advising
For additional information, visit the Career Services webpage.