Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 17:24     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
I did, and became a journalist and then a high school teacher.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 17:04     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:^ie, an analyst working for the government, not someone who analyzes the government.


Although, could do either!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 17:03     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
I was a history major and doubled in poli sci. I thought about law school, but ultimately decided I didn't want to be a lawyer and went on to work in policy analysis and then consulting (not one of the well-known firms). I'm an exec at my company and do quite well. I didn't attend grad school because I never felt the need to do so. As others have noted, there are so many benefits and options for those with history degrees!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:51     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Great choice of a major. Your child will have a chance to demonstrate excellent critical thinking an communication skills.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:48     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:Where you go to school matters more than what you major in.
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Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:45     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What did your history major student do after college. Anyone do a PhD in history? Get a job at a think tank? Assuming just an undergraduate degree is not enough.


DH has an undergrad degree in history and is a CEO at a mid size (800 people) tech company.

.. and had to get a masters to get there, right?
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:34     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:What did your history major student do after college. Anyone do a PhD in history? Get a job at a think tank? Assuming just an undergraduate degree is not enough.


DH has an undergrad degree in history and is a CEO at a mid size (800 people) tech company.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:33     Subject: Re:Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote: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…


I've had that thought on history vs political science as well! Political science seems more well regarded, but History majors are more intelligent in my own experience.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:30     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:I have a history major at a major university with a data science-heavy minor. Kid is doing very well and has many routes available from government work to academia to archaeology to other fields including business. History trains people to read a ton and even better, to be able to speak and to write well. Kid is regularly writing 10 to 15 page papers as an undergrad and must do regular in-class presentations of material. Wants to get a Ph.D.

I think it makes sense to major in history with the intent on getting a PhD/masters, but an undergrad alone from most universities would not be enough to get a decent paying job.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:29     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
Where you go to school matters more than what you major in.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:29     Subject: Re:Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Average starting salaries for History majors is $30k-$50k.


Nope. Interned and got job as a history major in tech company. 90K+ right out of college

Example of a history major who doesn't understand statistics ^
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:25     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
I majored in History. Went on to med school
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 15:44     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
I have a history major at a major university with a data science-heavy minor. Kid is doing very well and has many routes available from government work to academia to archaeology to other fields including business. History trains people to read a ton and even better, to be able to speak and to write well. Kid is regularly writing 10 to 15 page papers as an undergrad and must do regular in-class presentations of material. Wants to get a Ph.D.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 15:42     Subject: Re:Sophomore DC just declared history major
Anonymous wrote:Average starting salaries for History majors is $30k-$50k.


Nope. Interned and got job as a history major in tech company. 90K+ right out of college
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 15:38     Subject: Sophomore DC just declared history major
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