Links for Education and Occupation
How to Become a Historian
Historians typically need at least a master’s degree to enter the occupation. Those with a bachelor’s degree in history may qualify for some entry-level positions, but most will find jobs in different fields. *
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Historian,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/historians.htm#tab-8 (visited November 14, 2024).