History Degree

The history program at Anna Maria College prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer history degrees.

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Anna Maria College

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paxton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Anna Maria College yearly.

Areas of study available at Anna Maria College include but are not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1210 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at annamaria.edu or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of tuition is close to $33,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Students enrolled at Anna Maria College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Anna Maria College is the "AMCats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about this school may visit their website at annamaria.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anna Maria College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Historians

Description

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).