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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
 35
(8.6%)
Highly Selective$35,428 
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
 14
(5.8%)
Highly Selective$27,850 
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
 16
(5.8%)
Moderately Selective$27,720 
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Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
 15
(5.5%)
Less Selective$22,950 
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
 7
(5.5%)
Moderately Selective$20,054 
Clarke College
Dubuque, IA
 9
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$22,378 
Loras College
Dubuque, IA
 12
(3.6%)
Less Selective$24,438 
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Luther College
Decorah, IA
 17
(3.1%)
Less Selective$31,070 
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
 67
(3.0%)
Less Selective$14,596 
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
 7
(3.0%)
Open Admissions$21,510 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.