Studying history prepares you to research, write, and assess information in any field. Technology has changed the way we research, but it hasn’t decreased the demand for people who can grasp different perspectives and make sense of changing times.  

Lawrentians with degrees in history have gone on to careers in banking, consulting, law, archives management, teaching (both K-12 and higher ed), journalism, sales and marketing, nonprofit administration, and museum curating, to name just a few of the possibilities. Interested in grad school? Our majors have pursued advanced degrees not only in history, but also in public health, library sciences, literary studies, art history, education, social work, and business administration.

Educational Outcomes

Recent History graduates have gone on to pursue graduate and professional school programs that include:

  • Yale University, European and Russian Studies, M.A.
  • University of Chicago, Social Science, M.A.
  • University of Wisconsin, Chemistry, Ph.D.
  • University of Mississippi, Law, J.D.
  • Ohio State University, Biophysics, Ph.D.

Employment Outcomes

Recent History graduates have pursued full-time employment in roles that include:

  • Teacher - High School History, Achievement First
  • Publications Coordinator, University of Chicago Press
  • Political Fellow, Foreign Policy for America
  • Guest Experience Representative, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
  • Supervisor of Guest and Member Operations, Chicago Children's Museum
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