History Degree

The history program at Bloomfield 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 New Jersey colleges that offer history degrees.

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Bloomfield College

617 6th St, Lakewood, NJ

Bloomfield College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bloomfield, NJ and operated as a private institution. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,200 students are enrolled yearly at Bloomfield College.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Education

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Bloomfield College score in-between 780 - 940 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 51 percent of which only 20 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $26,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Students enrolled at Bloomfield College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Bloomfield College "Deacons" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.bloomfield.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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