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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
 45
(7.7%)
Most Selective$35,844 
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
 66
(5.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,313 
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO
 112
(4.4%)
Less Selective$11,583 
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 189
(3.3%)
Less Selective$26,756 
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
 59
(2.9%)
Less Selective$14,082 
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO
 15
(2.8%)
Less Selective$13,512 
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 120
(2.8%)
Less Selective$21,590 
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
 18
(2.4%)
Less Selective$14,539 
Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
 10
(2.3%)
Less Selective$12,754 
 University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
 36
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$19,366 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.