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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 108
(10.3%)
Most Selective- 
St Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary's City, MD
 30
(7.0%)
Moderately Selective$23,454 
Hood College
Frederick, MD
 22
(6.4%)
Less Selective$26,500 
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Washington College
Chestertown, MD
 14
(5.8%)
Moderately Selective$34,005 
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore, MD
 39
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$36,240 
Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
 13
(3.6%)
Less Selective$27,560 
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 66
(3.6%)
Less Selective$17,512 
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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
 11
(3.5%)
Moderately Selective$33,294 
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
 50
(3.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,902 
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
 11
(3.1%)
Less Selective$30,780 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.