I'm not sure if this is the best subreddit for that question - I'd look up r/findapath or r/careerguidance.

The short and skinny of it is - if you're serious about being a historian it is a *long* road. Ask yourself some questions:

- How important is money to you? It takes a long time to be at a level in academia, or other types of firms where historians are employed, to make money. People do not go into history for the pay out.

- How long are you intending on staying in school for? Academia is a usual path for historians - and those employed by other institutions or firms typically have Master's or PhD credentials.

- What do you plan on *doing* with the degree? What types of research questions are you passionate about answering?

A BA History alone isn't necessarily useful at securing long termed employment - but you could sell many of the skills you've gained during that BA. IMO, if you're looking for employment as a primary goal upon graduation - I would consider another major where you will learn more in demand skills in the job market. BUT, if you are, indeed, *that* passionate about history where you want to be in it for the long haul - a BA History is a stepping stone to more advanced graduate work.

Another common path for BA History majors is to get into teaching. Where I am from that is a very common path as well - first they take a BA History, then follow it up with a BEd. So that's another path to consider.