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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 Ohio Colleges with the highest percentage of History, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Pontifical College Josephinum
Columbus, OH
 2
(11.8%)
 $15,677 
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
 48
(11.1%)
Less Selective$31,870 
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Mansfield, OH
 7
(8.5%)
Open Admissions$18,273 
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Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Newark, OH
 11
(8.3%)
Open Admissions$18,273 
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
 30
(7.3%)
Most Selective$38,140 
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Marion, OH
 6
(6.1%)
Open Admissions$18,273 
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH
 39
(5.2%)
Less Selective$26,434 
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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
 41
(5.1%)
Less Selective$26,250 
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
 24
(5.0%)
Less Selective$18,180 
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
 21
(4.8%)
Open Admissions$9,972 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.