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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
 22
(11.8%)
Less Selective$24,245 
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
 16
(5.4%)
Moderately Selective$33,264 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 282
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,814 
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Beloit College
Beloit, WI
 12
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$31,540 
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
 5
(3.8%)
Less Selective$20,560 
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
 35
(3.5%)
Less Selective$13,881 
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
 57
(3.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,680 
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
 21
(3.2%)
Less Selective$13,641 
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
 46
(2.6%)
Less Selective$13,610 
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
 11
(2.4%)
Less Selective$13,932 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.