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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
York College
York, NE
 3
(4.0%)
 $14,000 
Doane College
Crete, NE
 6
(3.2%)
Less Selective$20,150 
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
 52
(2.9%)
Less Selective$15,458 
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE
 26
(2.8%)
Less Selective$9,296 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
 79
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$17,204 
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
 20
(2.3%)
Less Selective$28,542 
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
 9
(2.2%)
Less Selective$21,272 
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Dana College
Blair, NE
 2
(1.5%)
Less Selective$20,120 
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
 6
(1.3%)
Open Admissions$8,066 
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
 4
(1.1%)
Open Admissions$7,888 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.