For a student who enjoys history and statistics, economic history may be a good choice for higher education. The field combines these two disciplines to understand how economic theory applies to historical situations and institutions.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.