Career Pathways

Careers in History, Technology, and Society

HTS majors don't ask "what can I do with this degree?"  Rather, they ask "what can't I do with this degree?"  With training in humanities, mathematics, computing, science, and social sciences and a global focus, HTS students are ready to move into a wide variety of careers.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in History, Technology, and Society (B.S. HTS) possess skills that prepare them for various professions. Historical and sociological methods, skills, and data are used in virtually every profession. HTS majors are trained to be adept researchers, writers, and speakers, analyzing and reporting on economic, social, political, and technical changes. Our alumni have excelled in diverse fields, showcasing the versatility of an HTS degree. Explore the wide range of industries where our graduates have made significant impacts.

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Business

  • Administration 
  • Advertising        
  • Consulting
  • Human Resources         
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations     
  • Publishing

Government & Public Sector

  • Administration
  • Archives Management     
  • Consulting
  • Criminal Justice
  • Historic Preservation
  • Human Resources
  • Intelligence Services     
  • Library Science
  • Museums
  • Public Relations
  • Publishing

Professions

  • Administration
  • Health and Medical
  • Human Resources
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Teaching

Non-Profit & Social Services

  • Administration
  • Consulting
  • Historic Preservation
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations
  • Publishing
  • Social Work

What Do You Want To Do With Your HTS Degree?

Discover Your Interests with Internships

Internships are a great way to explore career paths and gain valuable experience. You can pursue internships for credit or pay. Visit our Internship Database to find opportunities that align with your interests and career goals.

Maximize Your Major with the Career Matrix

With the skill set you gain from an undergraduate HTS degree at Georgia Tech, you're well-equipped for a wide variety of jobs. The Career Matrix helps you tailor your HTS major to fit your career aspirations. Choose from specific clusters of classes, certificates, or minors to enhance your degree and prepare for your future career in fields such as:

  • Business and Innovation
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Global History & the Modern World
  • Health and Medicine
  • Inequality; Race, Class, and Gender
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports Studies
  • Urban Areas and Regional Planning

Preparing for Your Future

The inclusion of items in this list does not constitute an endorsement by the School of History and Sociology or Georgia Tech. All items are passed along strictly for your information.

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