Here are some other things you can do with a graduate degree in the humanities:
Art history: A graduate degree in art history will prepare you to be a curator at an art museum or an art appraiser. You may use your skills and knowledge in marketing or administration with an arts or cultural organization, work with an auction house, or manage a corporate art collection. If you like to travel, you might want to seek a position as a cultural tour guide for a travel company or work with documentary filmmakers.
History: Historians can work with governments and museums in research roles. You may also consider a career as a writer (on historical subjects), archivist, documentary film editor, or political lobbyist.
Literature/creative writing: An extensive background in literature can prepare you to be an author on many subjects or to write book reviews. You may want to investigate jobs at libraries, archives, or advertising agencies.
Music: If your focus is performance, attending graduate school allows you the time to hone your skills in order to secure a spot in a top orchestra or symphony; you may also consider opening your own music studio or school. Other career options include music journalism, conducting, and composing.
Philosophy: A graduate degree in philosophy applies most directly to teaching positions. The skills you gain as a philosophy major will, however, translate to a number of professional careers, including educational administration, government, journalism, law, and publishing.
