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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
 53
(4.8%)
Less Selective$11,543 
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
 14
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$23,000 
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
 6
(3.6%)
Less Selective$17,250 
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
 23
(3.5%)
Less Selective$18,285 
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
 20
(3.4%)
Open Admissions$8,710 
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 52
(3.0%)
Most Selective$37,248 
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 127
(2.7%)
Less Selective$18,450 
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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
 6
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$20,150 
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Fayette, MO
 4
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$17,980 
Evangel University
Springfield, MO
 8
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$15,060 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.