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#1 #1 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, English Language and Literature, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 355 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,090 Est. Net Price * $6,355 Median Starting Salary $50,102
#2 #2 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,050 Median Starting Salary $50,333
#3 #3 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,987 Median Starting Salary $56,785
#4 #4 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $54,456
#5 #5 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,441 Median Starting Salary $51,811
#6 #6 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,205 Median Starting Salary $55,865
#7 #7 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,033 Median Starting Salary $50,514
#8 #8 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,962 Median Starting Salary $52,014
#9 #9 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $52,955
#10 #10 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S. Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General. In fact, Empire State University awards 438 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,065 Median Starting Salary $50,366
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	99%	4	910 – 1,090	$6,355	$50,102
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 205 degrees...view more	N/A	100%	5	1,010 – 1,280	$14,050	$50,333
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more	N/A	81%	9	1,040 – 1,240	$20,987	$56,785
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees...view more	N/A	58%	9	1,310 – 1,480	$22,954	$54,456
University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	96%	2	1,040 – 1,240	$10,441	$51,811
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about...view more	N/A	57%	7	1,250 – 1,430	$22,205	$55,865
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those...view more	N/A	87%	3	1,010 – 1,240	$16,033	$50,514
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those...view more	N/A	49%	1	930 – 1,140	$14,962	$52,014
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to...view more	N/A	93%	3	1,040 – 1,280	$22,852	$52,955
Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	81%	2	--	$11,065	$50,366

About Public/Applied History

A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.

For all the 259 degrees awarded in Public/Applied History per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 46 students earning degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level across the US, 67% percent identify as women and 33% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Public/Applied History, Virginia has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public/Applied History is $42,000.

Popularity of Public/Applied History Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Public/Applied History, your education can be applied to different careers. Public/Applied History majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and Curators which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Public/Applied History majors include Managers, All Other, History Teachers, Postsecondary and Historians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public/Applied History 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%
Curators	$61,750	1,900	13,900	15,400	11%
Archivists	$59,910	1,200	9,400	10,200	9%
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$48,670	1,900	14,400	15,900	10%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public/Applied History majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

31 (67%)

Male Students

15 (32%)

White (38, 83%)

Hispanic or Latino (3, 7%)

Black or African American (2, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 4%)

Asian (1, 2%)

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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Public/Applied History

#1 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

99%

4

910–1,090

$6,355

$50,102

#2 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

100%

5

1,010–1,280

$14,050

$50,333

#3 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

81%

9

1,040–1,240

$20,987

$56,785

#4 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

58%

9

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$54,456

#5 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

96%

2

1,040–1,240

$10,441

$51,811

#6 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

57%

7

1,250–1,430

$22,205

$55,865

#7 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

87%

3

1,010–1,240

$16,033

$50,514

#8 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

49%

1

930–1,140

$14,962

$52,014

#9 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

93%

3

1,040–1,280

$22,852

$52,955

#10 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

81%

2

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$11,065

$50,366

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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