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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
 39
(8.5%)
Most Selective$38,046 
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
 32
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$34,300 
University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN
 14
(3.9%)
Less Selective$10,006 
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
 16
(3.6%)
Less Selective$6,696 
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN
 22
(3.3%)
Less Selective$30,400 
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
 14
(3.2%)
Less Selective$28,668 
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
 23
(3.0%)
Less Selective$25,860 
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Northwestern College
Saint Paul, MN
 13
(2.6%)
Less Selective$22,420 
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
 11
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$36,504 
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
 11
(2.4%)
Less Selective$28,152 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.