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Students in History gain a wide range of skills inside and outside the classroom, equipping them to thrive in their dream careers.
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Top Industries
Where do History graduates excel? Navigate through the tabs below for information on the top five industries these Virginia Tech graduates work in.
$77,113
Average Salary
19
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Teacher
- Social Studies Teacher
- Principal
- High School Science Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Adjunct Professor
Job-Related Skills
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Higher Education
- Research
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership
Find a Future in EDUCATION
$100,300
Average Salary
20
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Consultant
- Director
- Account Executive
- Customer Service Manager
- Director of Technology
- Project Manager
Job-Related Skills
- Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
Find a Future in Information Technology
$95,726
Average Salary
21
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Financial Advisor
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Vice President of Investment Banking
- Accounting Specialist
Job-Related Skills
- Management
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Research
- Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
Find a Future in Finance
$89,048
Average Salary
17
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Senior Officer
- Colonel
- Commander
- Company Commander
- Intelligence Officer
- Operations Officer
Job-Related Skills
- Military
- Security Clearance
- Military Operations
- Leadership
- Operational Planning
- National Security
Find a Future in Military
$76,778
Average Salary
19
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Attorney
- Budget Analyst
- Administrative Coordinator
- Analyst
- Business Operations Analyst
Job-Related Skills
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Outreach
- Customer Service
Find a Future in Government
History graduates also work in these fields
Legal
- Attorney
- Partner
- Associate
- Document Reviewer
- Communications Specialist
Defense & Space
- Commander
- Air Support Control Officer
- Contracts Director
- Business Operations Analyst
Healthcare
- Chief Executive Officer
- Teacher
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Care Manager
Retail
- Store Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Associate
- Buyer
- Corporate Counsel
Most Common Job Titles and Average Salaries
*Average salary of 20 years of experience
Top Employers
Top 10 Employers of History Graduates and Average Salary
Employers on the Rise
Keep an eye on these employers who have been hiring more History graduates in recent years.
Top Skills: Leadership, Military, Military Operation, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Training Management, National Security, Force Protection, Project Management, Military Education And Training
Top Skills: Leadership, Military, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Military Operation, Defense Industry, Military Education And Training, National Security, Combat, Force Protection
Top Skills: Military, Leadership, Operational Planning, Military Operation, National Security, Security Clearance, Training Management, Analysis, Business Process Management, Defense Industry
Top Skills: Operational Planning, Military, Military Operation, Defense Industry, Security Clearance, Leadership, Program Management, Aviation, Change Management, Force Protection
Top Skills: Leadership, Management, Analysis, Analytics, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Operations Management, Interpersonal Communication, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Top States
Where do History graduates get hired? Most of our graduates stay along the East Coast, with the greatest percentage (39.3%) finding employment in the state of Virginia.
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