History Department First Destinations (2019–2023 Graduates)

History Department First Destinations (2019–2023 Graduates)

96%
96% of History Department majors were employed, accepted to graduate school, or participating in a service/volunteer program within 6 months of graduation
76.92%
Employed
16.48%
Graduate School
4.40%
Seeking
1.10%
Service Program
1.10%
Military

Highlighted Employers

History Department Majors 2019–2023

Capital One
Harvard University
MIT
Brooke Charter Schools
Business Insider
JP Morgan

Highlighted Continuing Education

History Department Majors 2019–2023

University of California Berkeley
LSE
Georgetown University
New York University
University of Edinburgh
College of William and Mary

Top Industries

History Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019–2023

12.68%
Legal & Law Enforcement
12.68%
Non-Profit/Other
9.86%
Higher Education
8.45%
Journalism Media & Publishing
7.04%
K-12 Education
7.04%
Performing and Fine Arts
7.04%
Healthcare

Top Job Functions

History Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019–2023

14.08%
Education/Teaching/Training
9.86%
Administration
9.86%
Legal
9.86%
Research
7.04%
Community & Social Services
5.63%
Data & Analytics
Francesca Gazzolo '20

Fellowship & Scholarship Awardees

13 graduates from History department had applications that advanced in competitions in the last five years. 10 graduates were awarded postgraduate fellowships and scholarships

Awardee highlight: Francesca Gazzolo '20, Watson Fellowship Awardee. 

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Data Source: Career Education First Destination Survey, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). Questions are to the NACE standard. The survey launches in May each year and closes December 1.

History Department data collected includes 92 graduates out of 97 degrees conferred between 2019–2023. Majors include History and International Relations - History.

Questions: careereducation@wellesley.edu