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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 26 New Jersey Colleges with the highest percentage of History, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
 40
(9.8%)
Less Selective$23,360 
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
 92
(8.1%)
Most Selective$34,290 
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
 69
(7.2%)
Moderately Selective$24,098 
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Drew University
Madison, NJ
 19
(5.7%)
Moderately Selective$36,720 
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
 54
(5.3%)
Highly Selective$15,792 
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
 64
(5.2%)
Highly Selective$17,475 
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
 80
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$17,050 
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Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ
 44
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,306 
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
 124
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$14,616 
Kean University
Union, NJ
 89
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,661 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.