Career Resources
Careers
for Students
of History
Sponsored by the AHA and the National
Council on Public History (NCPH),
and authored by faculty and students in the Public
History Program at the University of South Carolina, the online version
of the popular print
edition provides information on numerous career possibilities,
and includes interviews with prominent historians in all fields of
history, ranging from academic
and publishing, to public and consulting.
Careers for History Majors
For the history major, we offer Careers for History Majors, a short guide to some of the job prospects for anyone wondering what they can do with a BA in the field.
History Doctoral Programs
For the aspiring history PhD, the AHA offers detailed information about where and how to apply to history PhD programs.
Careers in Public History
Links to a range of other resources listing job opportunities outside the academy.
Current Job Listings
AHA members enjoy access to the most comprehensive list of current job listings in the field.
Placement Information
Links to history department websites that provide statistics or information about the career placement of their doctoral graduates.