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Online Master's in Military History: 2026 Programs
An online master’s in military history is an advancement or specialization degree. Common titles include BA in Military History, MA in Military History, history BA with a military-history concentration. In IPEDS 2024, 9 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 8 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024). Of those, 4 reported master’s completions.
Historian is a small occupation. Most graduates teach, write, work in museums and archives, or use the degree as a writing-and-research credential for government and defense analysis jobs that do not require this CIP.
Quick answers
Can I get this degree online?
Yes. In IPEDS 2024, 9 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 8 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024).
What will I study?
Typical coursework includes U.S. and world military history, historiography, research methods, war and society, and a thesis or research capstone.
What do graduates earn?
Historians: The national median annual wage was $76,750, with the 10th percentile at $42,730 and the 90th at $131,810 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS). Employment was 3,400 in 2024, projected to grow 2.2 percent through 2034, with 300 openings per year (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034). Individual outcomes vary.
Do I need an undergraduate degree in this field?
Usually not. Most programs admit from related bachelor’s degrees. Check prerequisites (statistics, calculus, a portfolio, a teaching license) before you apply.
How is accreditation handled?
There is no programmatic accreditor for military history. Institutional accreditation is the check that matters. Museum and archive jobs may want an additional master’s in library science or museum studies.
At a Glance
- Common degree titles: BA in Military History, MA in Military History, history BA with a military-history concentration
- IPEDS 2024 institutions (bachelor’s or higher): 9 (8 with a distance-education flag)
- Related fields: history, intelligence studies, political science
Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.