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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
 20
(5.3%)
Highly Selective$34,880 
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
 52
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,322 
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
 33
(4.1%)
Less Selective$26,800 
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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
 23
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$33,975 
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
 17
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$27,420 
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
 22
(2.9%)
Less Selective$26,817 
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
 184
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$23,219 
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Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
 7
(2.4%)
Less Selective$21,936 
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
 67
(2.2%)
Less Selective$17,166 
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA
 6
(2.0%)
Less Selective$24,112 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.