American History (United States)

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#1

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

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Each year, United States Military Academy grants around 67 degrees to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Military Applied Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$48,833

#2

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

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Annually, William Peace University grants around 20 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,130–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$24,503

Median Starting Salary

$51,773

#3

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

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Each year, Harding University awards about 56 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$21,069

Median Starting Salary

$56,166

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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 Bachelors degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study American History (United States) all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in New York. 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 Managers, All Other, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and History Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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

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Student Demographics

Total Students
18
Female Students
2 (11%)
Male Students
16 (88%)

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