Many history majors become civil servants, working for state or federal government. Federal employment opportunities include the Foreign Service, intelligence agencies, the Census Bureau, and many other government agencies. History is a good major for future archival or museum employees at either the state or federal level. At Louisiana Tech, many Air Force ROTC cadets are history majors. Military officers must have college degrees and history is a popular choice for them.
Advanced degrees are also desirable in the military.
Business and industry increasingly want college graduates with broad educational backgrounds. Companies will train these students in a particular specialty, but, to do so, they need employees who are well-educated and able to use the English language effectively. Some specialties suitable to history majors are credit analysts, merchandisers, employee trainers, credit officers, and sales and personnel managers. Although the average graduate in liberal studies may start at a salary lower than an electrical engineer, for example, he or she will probably catch up quickly and soon surpass the more technically trained competition. Two recent studies by major companies prove this point.