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.
| A major in History, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 38
Virginia
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
History, General among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
|  | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | 55 (19.6%) |  |  | |
|  | Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA | 29 (11.9%) |  |  | |
|  | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA | 28 (11.9%) |  |  | |
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|  | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | 22 (9.1%) |  |  | |
|  | Roanoke College Salem, VA | 34 (7.9%) |  |  | |
|  | The University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA | 23 (7.6%) |  |  | |
|  | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | 63 (7.5%) |  |  | |
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|  | College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA | 98 (6.7%) |  |  | |
|  | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | 9 (6.3%) |  |  | |
|  | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | 28 (6.2%) |  |  | |
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