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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
 20
(8.1%)
Less Selective$24,754 
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
 21
(5.6%)
Most Selective$11,165 
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
 6
(4.7%)
Less Selective$9,717 
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 77
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$12,746 
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
 18
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$12,670 
Belhaven College
Jackson, MS
 11
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,360 
University of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS
 56
(2.3%)
Less Selective$12,468 
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Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
 6
(1.7%)
Highly Selective$11,688 
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
 6
(1.3%)
Less Selective$9,750 
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
 7
(1.1%)
Most Selective$11,182 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.