A bachelor's degree in history provides an excellent foundation for graduate school. Our graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced degrees in history, musuem studies, library science, business, education, public policy, journalism, law, and medicine.
The ability to analyze and sort information, conduct research, and think critically are crucial skills you will gain as a history major that will prepare you to succeed in graduate school.
42% of surveyed 2023-2024 University of Illinois history graduates pursued further education after graduation.
MA/MS Degree in History and Information Science
PhD in History