What Can You Do With a Degree in History?

Our graduates have found success in every field you can imagine—some in museums, archives, historical societies, and educational institutions, and others in business, law, publishing, government, and medicine. Our alumni tell us they use the analytical, speaking, writing, and research skills they acquired in our program every day, no matter what kind of work they do.

History, B.A.

Top Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the history B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • The London Library
  • New York City Department of Education
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • New York University
  • United States Court of Appeals

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Salary

According to the New York Federal Reserve Bank’s 2023 Labor Market study, history majors earn a mid-career median salary of $70,000 a year.

Career Guides

Here are some career guides and articles with career options open to history majors:

Alumni Spotlight

Meet a few history program alumni and learn more about where they are now.

Student Clubs

There are a range of student clubs at Brooklyn College that history majors participate in, including:

  • Association of Mock Trial Litigants
  • BC Historical Society
  • Brooklyn College UNICEF
  • Excelsior/The Kingsman
  • Marketing Society
  • Model United Nations
  • New York Public Interest Research Group
  • Pre-Law Club
  • Student Government
  • TEDxCUNY
  • Young Progressives of America

Professors and Faculty

One point that can never be repeated enough is the importance of working with your professors and instructors. Even though there is plenty of good information to be found online, in each class you will learn from an expert in the field, who can answer your questions or direct you to the best resources available. The value of faculty cannot be overstated. Good connections with your instructors may be a deciding factor in landing your dream job.

Contact

KC Johnson

1127a Boylan Hall
E: HistoryDeputy@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 2813

On-Campus Resources

Magner Career Center

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

  • The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
  • You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
  • HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
  • Pamela Brown is the liaison to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

The Brooklyn College Learning Center

The Learning Center provides peer tutoring in accordance with national best practices that empower students to cultivate the skills and behaviors of confident, independent, and lifelong learners. With support from the Office of Institutional Research and Data Science and ongoing oversight from the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the center designs relevant interventions for need areas to further Brooklyn College’s efforts to stimulate student-driven learning as well as increase retention rates and on-time graduation.

 

Off-Campus Resources

 

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