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First, some facts. Of the History graduates from Florida State University we've analyzed , here's how many have used (or NOT used) their degree in their career:
These are estimates based on AI analysis of 21 LinkedIn profiles (see below).
The verdict? Bad. Overall, with an average relevance score of 37%, History graduates from Florida State University have a substantially lower likelihood (-30%) of finding work in this field compared to the average graduate across all fields:
And for comparison, here's the chart for all profiles we've looked at across all degrees.
Also, after graduating, 47% of these graduates have pursued further education other than another Bachelor's degree (such as a Masters degree or other), compared to the average across all profiles of 35%. This suggests you may need more than just a Bachelors degree to be competitive as a History graduate.
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Relevance score: 0% We think this person has NOT gone into a career related to their degree.
DEGREE INFOGraduated in 2019 from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in History. No other secondary education since. JOB HISTORY SINCE GRADUATIONFinancial Aid Assistant Tallahassee Community College Oct 2021 - May 2022 Office Administrator Florida State University May 2022 - Present ABOUTI worked with student Veterans for over five years, and have transitioned to a full-time role with our school's financial aid office. My experience in customer service lends itself well to the fast-paced environment of a customer-facing service role, and my experience managing work-study students and several stage crew teams lends itself to leadership and detail-oriented roles.My past jobs have been multi-faceted and customer service based, and have been extremely rewarding for me. I would love to continue working in higher education or at a non-profit. Helping people is exceedingly important to me. |
The top 10 most common jobs done by the graduates we've analyzed (ranked most common to least) are:
Most of the jobs taken by graduates with a History degree from Florida State University tend to fall into a few common categories, especially within the realms of politics, education, and some administrative roles. Many graduates find positions as legislative aides, political coordinators, or directly involved in local government. While these jobs often require a strong understanding of historical context—especially regarding laws and policies—the connection to historical analysis is sometimes superficial, often leaning more toward practical applications rather than deep exploration of history itself. Similarly, education roles such as teaching social studies or history directly leverage their academic background, demonstrating a clear link to their degree.
However, a significant portion of graduates step into roles that aren't directly related to their History studies. Jobs in administration, customer service, and even certain technical roles dominate the landscape, where historical knowledge isn't a core requirement. This trend indicates that while a degree in History offers valuable skills like research and analytical thinking, these skills are often transferable to various fields rather than being strictly utilized within traditional history-related jobs. Overall, it's a mixed bag: while some paths align well with the History degree, many others represent a broader application of the skills learned, suggesting that graduates might have to seek out specific roles to fully utilize their academic foundation.
Here is a visual representation of the most common words in job titles for History graduates (this is across all History graduates we've analyzed, not just those who went to Florida State University):
So, looking at this list of job trajectories for History graduates from Florida State University, it seems like their paths have been pretty varied. A lot of them seem to start in roles that aren't directly tied to History, particularly in administrative positions or entry-level roles in education, politics, and even customer service. For instance, many of the 2010 graduates kicked off their careers in political or research-related fields, which uses some of the analytical skills learned from a History degree. Over time, some found their way back into roles where they can apply their Historical knowledge, like teaching or working in museums, while others continue to climb up the ladder in administrative and managerial roles at various organizations.
As time goes on, it looks like some of these graduates are making strides into solid careers that do connect back, at least indirectly, to their Degrees in History, often in government, education, or nonprofit sectors. However, there are also quite a few who seem to have settled into jobs that don’t relate much at all to History. That’s not uncommon for any major, though! It really comes down to how a degree can open doors beyond just the expected paths. So, while some are out there shaping policies or educating the next generation, others might be doing things like managing events or working on the business side of sports, which could be far from the history books they opened in college. Overall, there’s a mix of success stories and more typical job paths that many college grads face, regardless of their major.
Getting a Bachelor’s degree in History at Florida State University isn’t usually considered one of the toughest paths you can take, but it does have its own challenges. You’ll be reading a lot of texts, memorizing dates, understanding different perspectives, and writing essays that make connections between events. If you enjoy storytelling and digging into the past, you might find it engaging rather than hard. However, if you’re not a big fan of reading or writing, it could feel a bit overwhelming at times. Overall, it's probably about average in difficulty compared to other liberal arts majors, but your passion for the subject will definitely make a difference in how you experience it!
Most commonly, in the LinkedIn profiles we've looked at, it takes people 4 years to finish a Bachelor degree in History.
Looking at this group of FSU history grads, it seems like some have found pretty decent paths that likely pay well, while others might not be raking it in as much. For example, the ones who’ve moved into government roles or leadership positions in non-profits, like the Executive Director at the Florida Department of Education or the Associate Director of Development at the University of South Florida, probably earn a solid salary given the responsibility of their roles. On the flip side, some of the positions, especially in education or early roles in research and admin, may not pay as much, and it could take them longer to really see those financial benefits. Overall, it's a mixed bag—some are likely doing well, while others might still be in the grind to reach higher paychecks.
Here is a visual representation of the most common words seen in the "about" section of LinkedIn profiles who have a Bachelor degree in History (this is across all History graduates we've analyzed, not just those who went to Florida State University). This may or may not be useful:
Here are all colleges offering a Bachelor degree in History (ordered by the average relevance score of their History graduates, best to worst) where we have analyzed at least 10 of their graduates:
