What Can I do with a Major in History or Political Science?

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What Can I do with a Major in History or Political Science?

Real jobs for college graduates who major in history or political science.

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Job titles for graduates with history or political science degrees:

Anthropologist
Campaign Worker
Chamber of Commerce Manager
Community Relations Director
Congressional Aide
Consultant
Consumer Advocate
Diplomat
Editor
FBI/CIA Agent
Foreign News Correspondent
Government Intelligence Analyst
Government Official
Historian
Historic Preservation Specialist
Historic Site Administrator
Historic Site Tour Guide
Historical Society Staff Member
Indexer
International Organization Official
International Relations Specialist
International Trade Specialist
Journalist
Labor Relations Specialist
Librarian
Lobbyist
Market Research Analyst
Military Officer
Movie/Television Historical
Museum Curator
Peace Corps/VISTA Worker
Political Consultant
Political Scientist
Politician
Protocol Specialist/Foreign Service Officer
Public Administrator/Manager
Public Opinion Interviewer
Public Relations Specialist
Research Assistant
Survey Worker
Teacher, Social Studies
Writer/Author

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