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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
 46
(10.5%)
Less Selective$20,745 
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
 64
(9.5%)
Most Selective$39,545 
Union College
Schenectady, NY
 44
(9.3%)
Highly Selective- 
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St Lawrence University
Canton, NY
 42
(8.4%)
Highly Selective$37,915 
Barnard College
New York, NY
 45
(7.9%)
Most Selective$37,538 
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
 125
(6.9%)
Most Selective$39,326 
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
 35
(6.8%)
Less Selective$24,076 
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Siena College
Loudonville, NY
 49
(6.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,950 
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
 25
(6.3%)
Moderately Selective$31,620 
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
 39
(6.1%)
Most Selective$40,210 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.