History Degree

The history program at Berry 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 Georgia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Berry College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA

Berry College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Berry, Georgia and operated as a private institution. Berry College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Agriculture Operations
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Berry College. Scores between 23 - 29 on the ACT or 1560 - 1890 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. 62% of applicants are accepted to Berry College, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at berry.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,700 for the year. Berry College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Berry College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.berry.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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