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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
 40
(11.6%)
Moderately Selective$32,760 
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
 36
(8.8%)
Highly Selective$32,136 
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TN
 11
(5.1%)
Less Selective$17,050 
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Lambuth University
Jackson, TN
 6
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$17,450 
Fisk University
Nashville, TN
 5
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,240 
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
 10
(3.5%)
Highly Selective$14,558 
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
 6
(3.5%)
Less Selective$15,120 
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
 19
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$11,314 
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
 11
(3.2%)
Less Selective$17,800 
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
 8
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$22,600 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.