History Degree

The history program at Bryn Mawr 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Bryn Mawr College

400 E Second St, Bloomsburg, PA

Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. Nearly 1,800 students enroll at Bryn Mawr College per year.

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

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Bryn Mawr College. Scores within the range of 26 to 31 on the ACT or 1830 to 2140 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at brynmawr.edu.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bryn Mawr College is the "Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA.

Students may visit the school's http://www.brynmawr.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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