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#1 #1 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Est. Net Price * $26,001 Median Starting Salary $54,131
#2 #2 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $50,740
#3 #3 Best College for History, General in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,592 Median Starting Salary $51,723
#4 #4 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,021 Median Starting Salary $49,540
#5 #5 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,183 Median Starting Salary $53,241
#6 #6 Best College for History, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,956 Median Starting Salary $50,320
#7 #7 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $52,210
#8 #8 Best College for History, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 376 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $10,333 Median Starting Salary $49,920
#9 #9 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN At Indiana University-Southeast, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Est. Net Price * $8,829 Median Starting Salary $52,048
#10 #10 Best College for History, General in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 168 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $9,734 Median Starting Salary $52,619
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Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those...view more	80	71%	7	1,010 – 1,270	$26,001	$54,131
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	79	99%	49	1,060 – 1,290	$29,692	$50,740
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375...view more	73	90%	5	1,110 – 1,280	$10,592	$51,723
Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 degrees to students...view more	66	82%	3	1,050 – 1,270	$16,021	$49,540
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those...view more	63	85%	3	1,000 – 1,230	$20,183	$53,241
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	62	85%	3	950 – 1,150	$14,556	$52,210
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to...view more	62	81%	5	990 – 1,240	$14,956	$50,320
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 376 degrees to...view more	59	100%	3	880 – 1,100	$10,333	$49,920
Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN At Indiana University-Southeast, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	57	83%	3	1,020 – 1,210	$8,829	$52,048
Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	54	96%	2	930 – 1,160	$9,734	$52,619

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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, 36% percent of women and 64% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Virginia 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

Majoring in History, General, your experience could lead you towards different careers. History, General majors go on to find jobs including Managers, All Other and History Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for History, General majors include Managers, All Other, History Teachers, Postsecondary and Historians.

Top Paying Careers

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

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$133,560	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	1,800	22,800	23,100	1%
Historians	$72,890	300	3,500	3,600	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for History, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

129

Female Students

47 (36%)

Male Students

82 (63%)

White (87, 67%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (14, 11%)

Hispanic or Latino (12, 9%)

Two or more races (6, 5%)

Asian (4, 3%)

Black or African American (3, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 2%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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History, General

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

71%

7

1,010–1,270

$26,001

$54,131

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

99%

49

1,060–1,290

$29,692

$50,740

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

90%

5

1,110–1,280

$10,592

$51,723

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

82%

3

1,050–1,270

$16,021

$49,540

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

85%

3

1,000–1,230

$20,183

$53,241

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

81%

5

990–1,240

$14,956

$50,320

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

85%

3

950–1,150

$14,556

$52,210

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

100%

3

880–1,100

$10,333

$49,920

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

83%

3

1,020–1,210

$8,829

$52,048

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

96%

2

930–1,160

$9,734

$52,619

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