Major · CIP 54.01

History

684 international students graduated in History in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,306 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
684
International graduates, 2024–25
290 bachelor's · 206 master's · 163 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,306
Four-year schools that offer it
4
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Occupations related to History

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
HistoriansSOC 19-3093 · Usually needs more education300 openings a year · 23 LCA filings300+3%$76,75023
ArchivistsSOC 25-4011 · Usually needs more education1,100 openings a year · 9 LCA filings1,100+3.4%$64,5509
CuratorsSOC 25-4012 · Usually needs more education1,600 openings a year · 65 LCA filings1,600+4.9%$63,42065
Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063

College teaching in this field: History Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology