What career opportunities are there (besides teaching) for someone with a BA in history?

Question

I am currently a social studies teacher, but would like to change career while still working within the skill set of my degree.

Answer 1

You could always go back to school - get a masters or phd. You could write a book, do research, work in a museum.. I'm not sure of all the possibilities (I'm in science), but go out and get yourself a current copy of What colour is your Parachute. I think you need to include more criteria than simply 'what can I do with this degree.' Broaden your scope a little. Find out what you really love! It might require stepping out of your comfort zone, but it's worth it, to find a career you can truly enjoy having.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I can think of one. Military roles like Military Intelligence (MI). It is very helpful if they have history or geography backgrounds. This often requires being IN the military, but not always: consulting companies hire degreed professionals for support roles with the Dept of Defense. I'm sure there's other opportunities also.

GB

Answer 4

Have you explored educational (textbook) publishing, genealogy, curriculum development, museum work, park ranger at an historical site, demonstrating historical craftsmanship at a place like Colonial Williamsburg, fund-raising or doing PR for a non-profit organization like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, organizing/conducting tours of historical sites in the U.S. and abroad for American or foreign tourists?

Answer 5

Writer
Archivist
Geneologist
Tutor
Tour Guide Facilitator (at historical tourist sites)
Researcher
... think about transferable skills and apply them to different areas and see if any of the other types of work interest you.

Answer 6

Uh yes, id like onion rings with that.....