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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
 70
(4.7%)
Most Selective$38,664 
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 25
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$28,770 
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
 7
(3.6%)
Moderately Selective$22,080 
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA
 141
(3.1%)
Less Selective$11,929 
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
 28
(2.6%)
Less Selective$9,753 
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
 3
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$12,030 
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
 38
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$9,721 
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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
 7
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$14,500 
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
 26
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$10,345 
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
 17
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$9,698 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.