Field of Interest
Start your future by discovering the past.
Gain a deeper and more informed perspective of the world we live in and the cultures that inhabit it. Our History program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum, preparing students for continued education leading to a variety of careers in post-secondary teaching, law, library and archival studies, and museum studies.
University Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the History program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Arts |
AA |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the History program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.37
Annual Median Wage
$50,703
Number of People Employed
90
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.0%
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.62
Annual Median Wage
$51,226
Annual Job Openings
1,152
Number of People Employed
14,827
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.5%
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.77
Annual Median Wage
$59,855
Number of People Employed
52
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.5%
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$62.93
Annual Median Wage
$130,899
Number of People Employed
9,004
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5%
Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.26
Annual Median Wage
$56,713
Number of People Employed
975
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3%
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.35
Annual Median Wage
$58,978
Number of People Employed
5,730
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.3%
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.50
Annual Median Wage
$63,444
Number of People Employed
5,912
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.7%
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3%
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.38
Annual Median Wage
$63,199
Annual Job Openings
1,105
Number of People Employed
15,112
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.7%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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