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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 537
(7.6%)
Most Selective$20,021 
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
 5
(6.8%)
Less Selective$28,357 
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
 24
(6.2%)
Most Selective$35,625 
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California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA
 43
(5.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,928 
Whittier College
Whittier, CA
 17
(5.5%)
Less Selective$32,270 
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
 10
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$23,354 
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
 79
(4.8%)
Less Selective$13,820 
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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
 162
(4.7%)
Less Selective- 
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
 21
(4.5%)
Less Selective$24,310 
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
 21
(4.4%)
Highly Selective$37,071 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.