
History (BA)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in history focuses on the growth and development of human society from a political, social, economic and cultural perspective. In this program, you’ll gain the skills needed to assess evidence, sort out conflicting interpretations and draw informed conclusions about the ever-changing world we live in. An online history degree is perfect for those interested in careers in law, business, education and policy-making.
Online history degree courses
This program’s curriculum encourages you to take a closer look at common interpretations of events and understand how these narratives formed. With an emphasis on research and analysis, you’ll learn how to make in-depth and original conclusions.
HST 495: Methods of Historical Inquiry (L)
HST 109: United States to 1865 (AMIT OR (HU or SB) & H)
HST 101: Global History Since 1500 (GCSI OR HU & H & G)
HST 100: Global History to 1500 (GCSI OR HU & H & G)
HST 110: United States Since 1865 (AMIT OR SB & H)
HST 130: The Historian's Craft
HST 303: Studies in Asian History
HST 304: Studies in European History
HST 306: Studies in United States History
HST 485: History in the Wild

Jobs you could get with a history degree
Completing a bachelor’s in history demonstrates your commitment to thorough research, compelling communication and an inquisitive approach to concerns and opportunities. Upon graduating, you’ll be equipped to serve in a wide range of professional roles. Potential career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Archivists
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $58,640
Editors
Growth: -4.0%
Salary: $73,080
Historians
Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $64,540
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 1.3%
Salary: $79,400
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Lawyers
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $135,740
Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
Growth: %
Salary: $0
Curators
Growth: 11.1%
Salary: $60,380
News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists
Growth: -3.3%
Salary: $55,960
Legislators
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090