By Tim Rasmussen CIS

History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. What Is History?

What is a History Major?  A history major allows one to master the analytical reconstruction of the past, distant and recent.  History majors learn how to interpret objects and written documents from the past.

How to Get a Degree in History.

Jobs For History Majors  Architectural Historian  Business  Historian  Historical Editing  Historical Preservation  History Professor  Museum Curator  Writing  Historic Sites and Museums  Information Managers  Etc.

Median Income  U.S. Median Salary(starting): $38,800  U.S. Median Salary(mid- career):$70,000

Taking a Closer Look

Jobs for Teaching History K-12 Schooling College Professor Company Historian

What do you do?  Teach State, National, and World history to students of various ages.  Prepare own lessons for class  As a college professor teach general and course specific history classes.

Salary Range  High School $29,213 - $66,676  College/University $28,637 - $65,169  Education $28,750 - $65,893  School District $28,558 - $64,443

National Park Service Jobs for Historians  Park Ranger  Park Historian  Sightseeing Bus and Train Tours  Walking Tours

Pay Scale  Park Ranger $31,000  Ecologist $51,000  Visitor Assistant $29,000  Motor Vehicle Operator $30,000  Archeologist $47,000  Park Guide $28,000

Museum Curator  A Curator is the administrative head of a museum, gallery, or other collections.  Organizes and chooses the items in an exhibition at a museum or gallery.

Salaries  Historic Preservation $25,178 - $70,307  Museum $24,642 - $68,342  Median $34,910 - $63,940.

So Why History?  Numerous amounts of jobs available.  Higher pay median then most careers.  And a degree that will never become obsolete.

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