History, General

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#1

#1 Best College for History, General in the U.S.

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$26,400

Median Starting Salary

$58,194

#2

#2 Best College for History, General in the U.S.

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,264

Median Starting Salary

$51,551

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About History, General

A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.

Students studying History, General can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 75% percent of women and 25% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Missouri is where degrees in History, General are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in History, General is $42,000.

Popularity of History, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for History, General majors is Managers, All Other. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in History, General can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for History, General majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
4
Female Students
3 (75%)
Male Students
1 (25%)

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