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Overview for History, General

A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.

Careers for History, General Majors

A major in History, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.
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Colleges Offering a Major in History, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of History, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
 60
(18.5%)
Moderately Selective$25,892 
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
 39
(18.0%)
Moderately Selective$27,732 
 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA
 3
(15.0%)
 $10,114 
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
 203
(14.8%)
Most Selective$35,300 
Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN
 23
(14.4%)
Highly Selective$26,350 
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL
 16
(13.8%)
Highly Selective$12,186 
Davidson College
Davidson, NC
 57
(12.7%)
Most Selective$33,148 
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Roanoke College
Salem, VA
 50
(12.0%)
Less Selective$26,250 
Judson College
Marion, AL
 5
(11.9%)
 $11,120 
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
 76
(11.8%)
Highly Selective$36,710 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.