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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.
$72,273
Average Salary
17
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
$94,811
Average Salary
20
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Consultant
- Operations Manager
- 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
$97,795
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
$97,528
Average Salary
15
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Senior Officer
- Colonel
- Commander
- Company Commander
- Intelligence Officer
- Operations Officer
- Airline Pilot
Job-Related Skills
- Military
- Security Clearance
- Military Operations
- Leadership
- Operational Planning
- National Security
- Project Management
Find a Future in Military
$77,151
Average Salary
18
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Attorney
- Budget Analyst
- Law Clerk
- 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
- Test Engineer
Healthcare
- Chief Executive Officer
- Teacher
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Care Manager
- Physical Therapist
Retail
- Store Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Asset Protection Manager
- Buyer
- Corporate Counsel
Most Common Job Titles and Average Salaries
*Average salary of 18 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: Analysis, Data Analysis, Geographic Information System, Outreach, Arcgis, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relationship Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Compliance
Top Skills: Adobe Acrobat, Agile Methodologies, Customer Support, Drupal, Earned Value Management, Interpersonal Communication, Ios, Leadership, Mac Os, Microsoft Excel
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, Military, Operational Planning, Change Management, National Security, Operations Management, Defense Industry, Force Protection, Military Operation
Top States
Where do History graduates get hired? Most of our graduates stay along the East Coast, with the greatest percentage (40%) finding employment in the state of Virginia.
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