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Degrees in Digital Humanities for Military & Veterans

Degrees in Digital Humanities for Military & Veterans

According to Florida State University, "Students in digital humanities gain skills and knowledge to work in all areas of the knowledge economy by gaining proficiency both in 'soft' skills (creativity, adaptability, communication, teamwork) while at the same time developing technical skills necessary for digital work."

The official site adds that digital humanities is an interdisciplinary course of study "at the intersection of humanities and computing, bringing traditional print humanities fields into conversation with data science, library and information studies, and discipline-cutting fields such as media studies or Internet studies."

What can you do with a Digital Humanities Degree?

A Degree in Digital Humanities blends the pursuits of digital technologies with the time-tested interests and research of the humanities.

Professions with this degree include:
  • Museum Archivist - Oversee institutions’ collections, including historical items and artwork. Median Annual Salary: $50,000.
  • Social Science Research Assistant - Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Median Annual Salary: $51,000.
  • Library Media Specialist - Assist individuals in locating information and conducting research for personal and professional purposes. Median Annual Salary: $61,000.
  • Historian - Research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
  • Editor - Plan, review, and revise content for publication. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
  • Writer - Develop written content for various types of media. Median Annual Salary: $70,000.

Is a Digital Humanities Degree hard?

Humanities is a broad field; yet, at its essence, it is the search for knowledge and understanding about human culture. The humanities encompass art, literature, music, history, and the study of society.

GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program Options

Below is our list of GI Bill participating schools. Remember to explore your other military and veteran student financial aid opportunities.  There is also assistance available for military spouses who require scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Military spouses seeking portable careers should inquire about MyCAA options associated with digital humanities degree programs.

Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Humanities

With a Bachelor’s in Digital Humanities, students gain knowledge of research in the humanities (art, literature, history, etc.) coupled with the use of digital resources, digital information, new technology, and other cutting-edge and progressive methods. Students are also given instruction in and opportunities to grow their professional collaboration skills.

Courses in Digital Humanities vary by program but often include core classes, including:
  • Library Science
  • Digital Technology
  • Research
  • Ethics
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Communication

Master’s Degree in Digital Humanities

Students earning a Master’s Degree in Digital Humanities learn technical skills required for the dynamic job market while receiving a holistic and interdisciplinary education in the humanities. With the technological landscape evolving rapidly, graduates will be well prepared to start careers in a variety of businesses, schools, government, and even entrepreneurship.

Digital technologies are becoming ubiquitous in society. Businesses, including government and education, often rely on data mining for a variety of decisions including:A Master's in Digital Humanities tends to be research—and project-oriented. Students are encouraged to choose academic fields of study that interest them as they navigate their graduate studies and begin to choose a specialty. Popular fields of collaboration include English, History, and Library Sciences.

Is a Digital Humanities Degree worth it?

If you are looking for a degree that blends new technology with a variety of humanities-based interests, this may be the right degree for you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a degree in this career field is expected to grow by approximately 15% over the next decade, which is faster than average and therefore a great degree to invest in today.

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Colleges with Degrees in Digital Humanities

Ready to start your Degree in Digital Humanities? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

Concordia University of Ann Arbor

Offers a fully online and a campus-based option for its Master of Arts in Digital Humanities. Concordia U-Ann Arbor has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Concordia U-Ann Arbor is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.  For more info, please visit the Concordia University of Ann Arbor profile page.

Concordia University of Wisconsin

Offers a fully online option for a Master of Arts in Digital Humanities. Concordia U-WI has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Concordia University-Wisconsin is a MyCAA-approved school, approved for Tuition Assistance, and a Yellow Ribbon school.  For more info, please visit the Concordia University of Wisconsin profile page.

Loyola University Chicago

Offers a campus-based Master of Arts in Digital Humanities. Loyola University-Chicago has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Loyola University-Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.  For more info, please visit the Loyola University Chicago profile page.

*All statistics and calculations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information, click here.