History Degree

The history program at Graceland University – Lamoni 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.

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Graceland University – Lamoni

1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, IA

Graceland University - Lamoni is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lamoni, IA, in a predominantly rural area. Over 2,300 students enroll at Graceland University - Lamoni per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Graceland University - Lamoni. A score in a range of 820 to 1120 on the SAT, or 18 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 50% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at graceland.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at Graceland University - Lamoni may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Graceland University - Lamoni through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.graceland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Graceland University – Lamoni 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).