History Degree

The history program at Beloit 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer history degrees.

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Beloit College

3201 Eaton Road, Green Bay, WI

Beloit College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Beloit College is nearly 1,400 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 25 to 30 on the ACT or 1110 to 1340 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 71 percent of which only 21 percent chose to attend. Additional information on admissions can be found by calling the school or by requesting information via this portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $4,000 each year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Beloit College "Buccaneers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at beloit.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Beloit 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).