Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Historians study, assess, and interpret the activities and conduct of individuals or social, ethnic, political, or geographical groups of the past. They research and write books and papers about various subjects. Some also teach in universities and lecture for museums and historical societies. Many historians specialize in certain eras and specific subjects of history.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Museum Director/Curator
Archivist or Historian
Professor/Writer/Biographer
Assistant Professor/Researcher
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