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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Willamette University
Salem, OR
 32
(7.0%)
Moderately Selective$33,960 
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
 32
(6.9%)
Moderately Selective$33,726 
Reed College
Portland, OR
 18
(6.0%)
Highly Selective$37,960 
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Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
 15
(4.5%)
Less Selective$27,414 
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
 26
(3.9%)
Less Selective$18,669 
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
 131
(3.6%)
Less Selective- 
George Fox University
Newberg, OR
 16
(3.1%)
Less Selective$25,190 
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Portland State University
Portland, OR
 97
(2.9%)
Less Selective$18,837 
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
 6
(2.5%)
Less Selective$28,270 
University of Portland
Portland, OR
 14
(2.0%)
Less Selective$30,450 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.