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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Providence College
Providence, RI
 58
(5.9%)
Highly Selective$28,920 
Brown University
Providence, RI
 75
(4.9%)
Most Selective$38,048 
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
 33
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$27,718 
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
 35
(2.8%)
Less Selective$14,482 
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
 12
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$29,150 
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
 37
(1.7%)
Less Selective$24,776 
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
 3
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$30,571 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.