Building Careers for the Future on the Foundations of the Past
History at Georgia Southern goes beyond dates and events. Our students learn to connect ideas, people, and places across time—using archives, museums, oral history, digital storytelling to explore how the past shapes today’s world.
Historians are society’s great contextualizers: they uncover patterns of change and meaning that guide ethical leadership, innovation, and public understanding. In our classrooms and community labs, students gain hands-on experience that translates into success in law, public history, education, business, policy, and information management fields.
With programs on the Statesboro and Armstrong (Savannah) campuses and flexible online options, our faculty mentors combine scholarship, creativity, and applied learning to prepare students for meaningful careers grounded in human understanding and experience.
One Discipline, Countless Possibilities
From the classroom to the community, our faculty help students connect historical study to meaningful careers. Whether you’re interested in archives, law, education, public service, or digital media, you’ll find courses and projects that link your curiosity to professional experience. History at Georgia Southern prepares you to lead with insight, wherever your path takes you.
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Community Engagement
The Department of History leads through engagement. Our students and faculty build careers that matter—connecting the past to present-day challenges through public history, law, education, and community partnerships. From Statesboro and Savannah’s museums to regional archives and local schools, we work hand in hand with communities to turn historical insight into leadership and service.
Personalized Mentorship
Our award-winning and internationally recognized faculty are more than experts—they’re mentors. They guide students through hands-on research, connect them with internships and fieldwork opportunities, and help turn a passion for history into a purposeful career. In our department, every student is known, supported, and encouraged to reach new heights.
History in Action
We believe in learning by doing. Our students gain practical experience in museums, oral history and podcasting labs, archives, and digital storytelling spaces that bring history to life. Whether studying abroad, working on a community project, or exploring issues raised by AI-driven research, you’ll find that history at Georgia Southern is as active and forward-looking as the world it studies.
Where a History Degree Takes You
$74,050 Average Salary
A degree in history is a foundation for leadership, analysis, and communication across every field. Our graduates work as attorneys, educators, museum professionals, analysts, and managers—with an average salary of $74,000. Employers from the U.S. Army to Gulfstream Aerospace seek out Georgia Southern historians for their ability to connect evidence, context, and human insight to real-world challenges.
What Can You Do with a History Degree?