History Education: Grants to Take Advantage Of

What is History Education?

With a degree in history education, you will have many career opportunities to choose from. As a history education specialist, you will be distinguished in being able to develop knowledge, research information, and teach history according to educational contexts. To enter into this field you will find it most beneficial to earn at least a master’s degree. Many employers will mandate that you have a doctorate degree in history education.

What are career options for those with a history degree?

With a degree in history education, you are going to be able to travel down multiple career paths. You may find that you prefer to work in one field for a while and then move onto another one after a few years. Many people who have a degree in history education will opt for working for colleges and schools, using their master’s or doctorate degrees to earn a very respectable salary. it is important to remember, though, that this line of work is not all about the money. The most well-respected and people working in this field have a true passion for history education.

If you do not want to use your degree in history education to teach other students, you can always use it to work within a museum, such as a museum curator. You will spend your time curating events and developing communication policies. For example, if you curate an exhibit at a local museum, then you will also be responsible for creating press releases that promote this event. Your expected salary in this line of work will likely be somewhere around $45k a year.

Content creation is another job you can enter into with a degree in history. There are thousands of sites looking for people with experience and knowledge in history, and the pay tends to be very good for history content creators. In fact, you can expect to earn more than $55k a year as a content creation specialist. Do remember, though, that if you are freelancing as a history content creator you will need to pay your taxes quarterly. Also, the downside to this line of work is that you won’t have employee health insurance or any type of pension. To get the most out of your career as a history content creator, make sure you speak with a qualified financial planner.

What are the best ways to pay for a degree in history?

Going to college to earn a degree in history can be very expensive. Depending on the college you go to and the degree program you take part in, the overall cost can exceed $70k. Fortunately, though, there are plenty of financial aid options for you to take advantage of. First and foremost, you need to apply for aid through FASFA. You can save as much as $4,500+ a year if you qualify. This savings can be used for multiple years, saving you more than $20k on your overall college expense.

Another way to keep your student debt low is by working a part-time job while earning your degree in history education. Think about it. Paying $200 a month toward your tuition can save you $3,000 a year off your overall student debt. If you earn a doctorate degree and stay in college for a total of eight years, you will have already paid off $24k of your student loan(s); this is a significant amount of money, and even better is that you won’t be paying interest on it.

What are the salary expectations for those with a degree in history?

• Attorney: $43k to $100k a year
• Senior Marketing Manager: $80k a year
• Intelligence Analyst: $64k a year
• Archaeologist: $61k a year
• Literature professor: $61k a year
• Philosophy professor: $66k a year
• History professor $70k a year

Is there a list of grants and scholarships available to history majors?

Yes, below is a comprehensive list of grants and scholarships you can apply for to help you save money while earning a degree in history education:

Data collected from NEH
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