History Degree

The history program at Cornell 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 Iowa colleges that offer history degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Cornell College

1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Cornell 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 Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is a predominantly rural area.

Cornell College maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Cornell College.

Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 23 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1600 to 2020 on the SAT exam. 46% of those who apply are accepted to Cornell College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found by calling the school or completing the form on this page.

The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Cornell College "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Cornell College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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