Why History?
Why Study History?
History provides the intellectual and entrepreneurial tools to thrive in a world that is highly specialized and globally interconnected. Students develop the ability to write well and to interpret complex information. They can offer creative solutions to challenging problems, handle ambiguity, and work across cultures—and those are just some of the many learning outcomes that benefit history graduate and undergraduate students.
What Is History?
Watch the video to learn about the importance of learning History.
This project was made possible by the department of History and Project Muse, both of the University of Utah. Created by Professor Hugh Cagle and Nicholas Cockrell.
What can I do with a History Degree?
Career Fields of History Majors:
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■ Top 5 fields of work |
■ Fields with less than 5% |
■ Fields with less than 1% |
18% Education
Education, Training, & Library Sciences
Business Operations
Information and Communications Technology
Manufacturing
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Construction
Architecture and Engineering
15% Management
Business, Science, & the Arts
10% Administration
Community and Social Services
Transportation
Food Preparation
Personal Care and Service
Military
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
11% Legal
10% Sales
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Protective Service
Financial Services
Healthcare
Extraction
Agriculture
Further Links on the Value of History
"What Can You Do with That History Degree?" American Historical Association
"How Art History Majors Power the U.S. Economy" Washington Post
"What to do with a degree in history" The Guardian
"What can you do with a History Degree?" U.S. News
