Sophomore DC just declared history major

[Anonymous]

My father did. Joined the Army. Went to law school. Opened to firm. Became a judge.

Majoring in History can be a great start

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First job was in investment banking. Then got an MBA, took a job at a top consulting firm, and currently have a very interesting and well-paid job in big tech.

It’s very helpful to be able to write well and make sense of lots of information. I’d be thrilled if my kids wanted to major in history.

+1
Some top consulting firms actively look for History and English majors.

[Anonymous]

My gynecologist majored in history.

[Anonymous]

my OB was an English major

[Anonymous]

Sure major in history but your kid has to have some drive to capitalize on it like many of these PPs did.

If they don’t have it, they will just have a fine piece of paper after they graduate, nothing more

[Anonymous]

I wish I had majored in History. Great subject. Your kid can do a million things. It will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Well, I generally think history and philosophy majors are the best writers - better than English majors.

History majors are generally more thoughtful than political science majors. Could do a lot worse…

[Anonymous]

A history major teaches you to think critically, see patterns over time, learn about cause and effect, research effectively, and write really well — all very valuable skills for a huge variety of jobs and ones employers recognize and appreciate.

[Anonymous]

Average starting salaries for History majors is $30k-$50k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure major in history but your kid has to have some drive to capitalize on it like many of these PPs did.

If they don’t have it, they will just have a fine piece of paper after they graduate, nothing more

That's true of every major.

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Anonymous wrote:What did your history major student do after college. Anyone do a PhD in history? Get a job at a think tank?[b] Assuming just an undergraduate degree is not enough.

I was a history major (double in psychology); I went to law school. DH was a history major; he went into journalism. DD was a history major (switched from stem her sophomore year): she did get internships and worked at a think tank one summer and as an intern in A Senator’s office); she went on to get an MPhil in history, now finishing DPhil in history at Oxbridge and is an accepted to law school. Best of luck! Any questions? I loved being a history major. My only caveat is that you have to enjoy writing and write well.

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Anonymous wrote:You must be rich. I would not pay for this degree.

This is a pretty normal degree. Are your children in the trades?

It's normal for people who want to go into law, politics, or be baristas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My gynecologist majored in history.

and then they needed more education

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Anonymous wrote:Average starting salaries for History majors is $30k-$50k.

exactly.

If you go to a T10, it doesn't matter what you major in. OP hasn't stated if their DC goes to a T10.

Outside of that, without further education (masters, Phd), 99% of history majors with just an undergrad would not earn very much.

[Anonymous]

Got a job at Boston Consulting as a history major. Niece also was a history major and working at Goldman Sachs.