College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What can I do with a major in History or Political Science?
Many employers seek individuals with strong analytical skills, effective research and writing abilities, the capability to understand and interpret complex socio-political issues, and proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving. Our History and Political Science students at North Carolina A&T State University develop these skills during their studies.
A wide variety of careers are available to students who successfully complete a major in History and Politcal Science.
A bachelor's degree in History and Political Science can be used as preparation for the careers below:
Careers and estimated salaries for History and Political Science majors
| Career |
Estimated Salary |
Career |
Estimated
Salary |
| U.S. President |
$400,000 |
U.S. Marshall |
$102,000 |
| Govenor |
$165,000 |
Lawyer |
$99,261 |
| State Senator |
$190,000 |
Judge |
$167,000-$210,118 |
| County Commissioner |
$75,000 |
Writer/Editor |
$69,455 |
| Mayor |
$83,690 |
Grant Writer |
$42,700-$73,708 |
| Researcher |
$70,655 |
Librarian |
$49,000-$85,000 |
| Historian |
$69,374 |
History Professor |
$61,385-$107,538 |
| Business Consultant |
$75,835 |
Museum Curator |
$45,848-$78,804 |
| Reporter Journalist |
$45,059 |
Archivist |
$49,000-$72,000 |
| U.S. Overseas Foreign Service Officer |
$32,357-$142,975 |
U.S. State Department |
$55,000-$160,000 |
Not quite ready for a career, click
here for options or contact
Sonia Alleyne-Tay at
saalleyn@ncat.edu.
