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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
 22
(9.7%)
Less Selective$24,770 
Austin College
Sherman, TX
 20
(6.0%)
Less Selective$26,530 
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
 7
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$17,992 
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX
 60
(5.1%)
 - 
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
 24
(4.9%)
Less Selective$11,006 
Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
 16
(4.8%)
 - 
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX
 18
(4.4%)
 - 
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Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
 16
(4.4%)
Open Admissions$10,944 
Rice University
Houston, TX
 34
(4.3%)
Most Selective$30,486 
 Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX
 6
(4.2%)
Moderately Selective$20,490 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.