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

Student Demographics

Total Students
70
Female Students
33 (47%)
Male Students
37 (52%)

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