Is History a solid major in college?

Answer 1

Yes, if it interests you. Most history programs involve a lot of reading and writing, and give you some research experience, all of which would serve you well either in graduate school or in the job market. Know, however, that without a graduate degree, it is not a career-oriented degree (you won't become a historian with a bachelor's degree), so as far as getting jobs goes, you would have to sell yourself on your skills, enthusiasm, and intelligence, rather than on what specifically you learned in the classroom.

Answer 2

A history major means you like to read and write. It's solid as long as you go on to get a professional degree, i.e., law school. By no means even think of getting a graduate degree in it.

The most prudent thing is to double major in a liberal arts degree and a science degree. The former will improve you as a human being. The latter will make you a more attractive host organism when it becomes time to procreate.

If you have to go into debt to get your undergrad degree, rethink your strategy. Debt peonage will keep you down for the rest of your life.

Answer 3

True. It's just like the person before me said. As long as you would enjoy it and are not pressured into it, you'll be fine. Just make sure you have strong writing skills and be willing to read a lot. I will major in History soon because my high school history teacher made it fun and worthwhile.

Answer 4

Anything is a solid major. Just make sure that you enjoy it and am not doing it because some one is pressuring you to do so.

Answer 5

yes but you should get a minor in history and major in something you can find a job in.. it is really really hard to get a job with a history major