The History & Language major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within History, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of History, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Historians SOC: 19-3093 Occupation: Historians | $74,050 | 3,140 | N/A | N/A |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1062 Occupation: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | 11,430 | N/A | N/A |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1124 Occupation: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,010 | 21,170 | N/A | N/A |
History Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1125 Occupation: History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | 19,860 | N/A | N/A |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education SOC: 25-2031 Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | 1,072,540 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,500 | 19,860 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 20,610 |
| 2022 | $79,400 | 18,250 |
| 2021 | $78,130 | 18,590 |
| 2020 | $76,890 | 20,450 |