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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
 18
(9.4%)
Highly Selective$29,890 
Reinhardt College
Waleska, GA
 11
(7.0%)
Less Selective$16,070 
Paine College
Augusta, GA
 6
(6.0%)
Highly Selective$11,224 
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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
 10
(5.1%)
Highly Selective$25,580 
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
 18
(5.0%)
Less Selective$13,128 
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
 11
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$18,000 
 Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GA
 5
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$12,460 
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Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
 27
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$12,396 
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
 16
(4.6%)
Moderately Selective$24,520 
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA
 34
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$13,362 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.