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Master’s in History Program Overview

Interpret the past and illuminate the future in the online Master of Arts in History degree program from Southern New Hampshire University.

The master’s in history program will deepen your knowledge of the process of "making" history through analysis of historical scholarship, crafting written communications and defending the relevance of the past as it pertains to making informed decisions about the future.

Upon graduating, you'll emerge not only with degree-specific knowledge, but also with a valuable set of widely applicable skills. By studying advanced research, analysis, presentation, writing and critical-thinking techniques, the master's in history program can help you bolster your history expertise while building a transferable set of skills you can use in a variety of fields.

Our faculty is full of experienced and passionate historians – many with doctoral degrees – who are dedicated to sharing their deep understanding of history. Regardless of which geographic, periodic or thematic area of history piques your interest, the MA in History program can build upon your understanding of our past and its implications for our future.

Learn how to:

• Interpret history using primary and secondary sources
• Analyze the credibility of historical sources
• Write for specific audiences using best practices
• Address the ethical and social responsibilities of a historian
• Explain the value of using the past to make future decisions
• Use tools to preserve, organize, assess and disseminate historical knowledge

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, historians make a median annual salary of $61,140 with a 6% job growth projected through 2028 – as fast as the average job growth.1

Taking your education a step further by earning your MA in History is also a strategic step in finding employment as a historian, as BLS reports that most historian positions require at least a master's degree.

Careers for master's degree-holders include:

• Archivist
• Curator
• Editor
• Educator
• Historian
• Journalist
• Museum director
• Records manager

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most historians work in:

• Local, state and federal governments
• Museums
• Historical societies
• Scientific research and development services
• Architectural and engineering services
• Consulting