Maybe I can keep a minor in CS? I don’t want to major in Asian Studies. I’m really not sure right now…
Or Sociology and History?
I think you’re missing the point. You said you were concerned about getting a job after graduation. I’m not sure which is less applicable to a job, sociology or history. I can’t see the point in combining them.
The answer you want is not the answer you’re going to get I’m afraid.
That’s okay 
I’m thinking about minoring in history but majoring in computer science, or another quantitative major…or the other way around.
But maybe I should major in Asian Studies, because even though it had a language requirement, I think the class I’m taking now suffices. Would that be a good double major or major/minor?
You seem to be all over the place with what you want. I think it would be best if you took some time to really think it over. That said, Asian Studies because it has a language requirement would be preferable over history or sociology in most job markets, I think. I’ve never really done much research into Asian Studies so I would do some research.
Okay, great. Thank you.
ThePariah: Is it that you are performing poorly in Math 115 and/or EECS? Did you do AP Calculus AB/BC in high school? I would suggest you not give up on CS just yet and give it your best shot. Your high school stats had to be great to have been accepted into the computer science program at UMich (LSA?). A History major might be nice, but college graduates with such majors are a dime a dozen.
Yeah, LSA CS. I’m doing average in both Math 115 and EECS 183, in terms of the exams at least and I’ve studied a lot for the first exams for these two classes. I was accepted as an undecided major. And yeah, I am thinking about at least minoring in CS still (majoring requires Calc 2, and I hate Calc), but with at least a history minor. But if not CS, then maybe Econ and I may even apply to Ross…idk. Does Ross look at high school grades and SAT scores?
Just as a reminder: your major will almost never be what gets you a job (of course, there are exceptions including something like engineering). It is the skills and experiences that you accumulate along the way.
In other words: econ (or insert whatever major here) won’t get you a job. The calculus, etc that you learn along the way will.
I have four IT project managers working for me (all extremely talented). One has a major in Engineering, one has an MBA (and undergrad) in Marketing, one has a major in History, one has degrees in both Biology and History. The VP of Marketing I used to report to in a large (25,000+) company has a major in History. The first job is always the hardest to get, but once you get in the door your abilities and drive are what matters. The ability to process large quantities of information, think about them critically, and come to conclusions (and write intelligibly) are all valuable skills that you will develop as a History major.
I do agree that some courses in Statistics and some IT courses (not necessarily in CS, but in Web Design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or other front end languages) could help if you have an inclination in those areas.
The best statistical analyst I’ve worked with had a major in English. Go figure.
I see, so it’s more about what I learn along the way and the opportunities I seek.
What kind of jobs can you get with a history degree?
Teaching
Writing & Editing
Analysis work in the public or private sector
Research (sometimes major corporations keep an in-house historian on the payroll)
If you know how to write code, you can manipulate large data sets to do certain kinds of historical research
Go to graduate school and pursue an academic career
Work in public history - museums, park service, historical websites, History Channel
Manage library and archival collections (in combination with a library sciences degree)
Pursue a career in public service/diplomacy/state department
Absolutely. There are some jobs that have intensive requirements - you’re not just going to find your way into an Engineering job, or work as a lawyer, doctor, or Chinese translator for the President with nothing more than a history degree. In between such extremes there are a huge number of jobs you’ve probably never even heard of. The people I know who are the most successful in their careers are the ones who, once they landed that first job, found opportunities - either within the company or external - to learn new skills and to grow their responsibilities. Their willingness to work hard, accept responsibility, and constantly stretch themselves is what got them ahead.