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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 14 Arkansas Colleges with the highest percentage of History, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lyon College
Batesville, AR
 11
(11.2%)
Moderately Selective$19,034 
Hendrix College
Conway, AR
 16
(8.3%)
Less Selective$26,080 
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
 25
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$9,600 
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Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
 10
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$18,400 
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
 30
(3.6%)
Less Selective$8,274 
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
 9
(3.1%)
Open Admissions$8,770 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
 26
(2.5%)
Open Admissions$14,304 
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
 31
(2.1%)
Highly Selective$11,605 
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
 10
(2.1%)
Less Selective$18,066 
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
 40
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,888 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.