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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Bates College
Lewiston, ME
 36
(8.2%)
Most Selective- 
Colby College
Waterville, ME
 39
(7.5%)
Highly Selective- 
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
 32
(7.1%)
Most Selective$37,790 
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University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
 39
(3.2%)
Less Selective$19,244 
University of Maine at Machias
Machias, ME
 2
(2.6%)
Less Selective$14,130 
University of Maine
Orono, ME
 37
(2.3%)
Less Selective$22,510 
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
 8
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$15,982 
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME
 5
(1.7%)
Less Selective$25,049 
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
 3
(1.0%)
Less Selective$26,980 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.