History Degree

The history program at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Also known as Bryn Athyn College

1057A North Church Street, Hazleton, PA

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, with only approximately 200 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• History
• Ministry
• Religious Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1300 - 1780 for the SAT exam and between 17 - 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of about 44 percent of which only 22 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at brynathyn.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,700 annually. Students attending Bryn Athyn College of the New Church may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.brynathyn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 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).