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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
 68
(5.7%)
Most Selective$38,492 
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL
 7
(5.6%)
Highly Selective$17,450 
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
 11
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,300 
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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
 93
(4.6%)
Most Selective$38,088 
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL
 31
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,428 
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
 21
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$32,434 
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
 22
(4.2%)
Moderately Selective$30,150 
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Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL
 11
(4.2%)
Less Selective$24,000 
Eureka College
Eureka, IL
 5
(4.1%)
Moderately Selective$16,255 
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
 61
(4.1%)
Less Selective$11,694 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.