Finish Your History Degree Online
Earn a respected bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in a flexible online format designed for transfer students and working adults.
Finish Your Degree. Expand Your Opportunities.
KU’s online bachelor’s degree in history combines the flexibility of online learning with the academic quality of a leading research university. Develop sought-after skills in research, communication, and critical thinking while preparing for careers in education, business, communications, public service, and beyond.
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Why Earn Your History Degree from KU?
A history degree helps you develop the research, communication, and analytical skills that employers value across industries. Explore the career outlook for history graduates, the skills you'll build, and what makes KU's online program unique.
The KU Difference
At KU, you'll study history through the lens of a leading public research university while learning from faculty who are actively advancing scholarship in their fields. The online format gives you the flexibility to complete your degree on your schedule without sacrificing the quality or reputation of a KU education.
- Earn a degree from an AAU research university
- Learn from KU history faculty
- Complete coursework in a flexible online format
- Graduate with the same KU degree earned by on-campus students
History Degree Career Outlook
A history degree can lead to opportunities across a wide range of industries. Employers value graduates who can analyze information, communicate clearly, and understand complex issues from multiple perspectives. According to Lightcast labor market data, history-related careers continue to offer strong employment opportunities nationwide.
- 1.13 million jobs
- $70,100 median salary
- 87,036 annual openings
Transferable Skills Built
Studying history is about more than understanding the past. Through coursework and research, you'll strengthen skills that apply across professions, from business and communications to education, government, and nonprofit leadership.
- Research and analytical skills
- Experience constructing evidence-based arguments
- Communication and writing skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Project and program management skills