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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
 9
(8.2%)
Highly Selective$8,575 
Centre College
Danville, KY
 22
(7.8%)
Moderately Selective$29,600 
Union College
Barbourville, KY
 8
(6.6%)
Less Selective$16,840 
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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
 17
(6.5%)
Less Selective$24,150 
Pikeville College
Pikeville, KY
 6
(6.0%)
Open Admissions$14,250 
Asbury College
Wilmore, KY
 13
(5.9%)
Moderately Selective$22,413 
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
 15
(5.7%)
Most Selective$23,810 
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Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY
 7
(4.9%)
Less Selective$15,500 
Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, KY
 11
(4.2%)
Less Selective$21,500 
Berea College
Berea, KY
 12
(3.8%)
Most Selective$866 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.