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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 Pennsylvania. 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of American History (United States) degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
122
Female Students
69 (56%)
Male Students
53 (43%)
White (104, 85%)
Hispanic or Latino (6, 5%)
Two or more races (4, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 2%)
Asian (2, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 2%)
Black or African American (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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