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#1 #1 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Practice, Accounting, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 161 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,971 Median Starting Salary $47,949
#2 #2 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 133 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $35,008 Median Starting Salary $63,334
#3 #3 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 120 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,800 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#4 #4 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,040 Est. Net Price * $30,280 Median Starting Salary $51,028
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Ashland University Ashland, OH At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing...view more	100	81%	64	1,040 – 1,220	$21,971	$47,949
The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 133 degrees to...view more	43	84%	1	1,040 – 1,240	$35,008	$63,334
Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 120 degrees to those majoring...view more	23	99%	3	890 – 1,170	$13,800	$53,327
New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in...view more	22	96%	2	820 – 1,040	$30,280	$51,028

About American History (United States)

A program that focuses on the development of American society, culture, and institutions from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Includes instruction in American historiography, American history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.

While American History (United States) offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study American History (United States) all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in American History (United States) is $42,000.

Popularity of American History (United States) Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for American History (United States) majors include Managers, All Other, History Teachers, Postsecondary and Historians. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in American History (United States) can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Managers, All Other and History Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for American History (United States) 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	16,803	218,637	225,953	3%
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	565	7,159	7,253	1%
Historians	$72,890	124	1,452	1,494	3%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,220	34,623	553,306	559,034	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for American History (United States) majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

33 (47%)

Male Students

37 (52%)

White (59, 84%)

Hispanic or Latino (6, 9%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 6%)

Black or African American (1, 1%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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

Two or more races (0, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

Ashland UniversityAshland, OH

81%

64

1,040–1,220

$21,971

$47,949

#2 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC

84%

1

1,040–1,240

$35,008

$63,334

#3 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO

99%

3

890–1,170

$13,800

$53,327

#4 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

New England CollegeHenniker, NH

96%

2

820–1,040

$30,280

$51,028

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Top Paying Careers

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

New England College
Henniker, NH