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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.

Colleges Offering a Major in History, General

Top 25 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of History, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL
 11
(10.4%)
Highly Selective$12,712 
Judson College
Marion, AL
 5
(10.0%)
 $11,950 
Talladega College
Talladega, AL
 2
(6.9%)
Open Admissions$7,914 
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University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
 14
(6.9%)
Moderately Selective$9,700 
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
 23
(5.6%)
Less Selective$12,800 
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL
 15
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$25,586 
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
 72
(3.8%)
Less Selective$10,352 
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Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
 38
(3.6%)
Less Selective$9,120 
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
 7
(3.6%)
Moderately Selective$20,020 
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
 20
(3.3%)
Less Selective$19,410 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.