Historians

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Occupation Description

Historians investigate, examine, record, and infer the past as chronicled in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries or letters.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

3340

Job Openings By 2025

2400

Growth Rate

17.9%

Required Education

Master's degree
Specific Programs:
Masters Degree in History

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth