College Scholarship Search College Search Career Exploration College Admissions Articles Financial Aid and Student Loan Calculators Compare Student Loans
Username Password
Search:

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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
 21
(3.5%)
Less Selective$30,520 
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
 54
(3.1%)
Most Selective$37,947 
American University
Washington, DC
 46
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$32,816 
Free College Scholarship's $10,000 Drawing
Next Deadline: February 20
George Washington University
Washington, DC
 74
(3.0%)
Highly Selective$41,610 
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
 4
(2.9%)
Less Selective$19,357 
Howard University
Washington, DC
 18
(1.3%)
Highly Selective$14,685 
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
 1
(0.3%)
Open Admissions$5,780 
$10,000 Scholarship from FreeMilitaryScholarships.com
Can be used for books, rent, tuition, and other activities
1
If you have registered as a Student on College Toolkit, the tuition is in-state, if applicable. Otherwise, tuition values are for out-of-state students.

Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.