History Degree

The history program at Hartwick 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 York colleges that offer history degrees.

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Hartwick College

198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY

Hartwick College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Oneonta, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Around 1,500 students enroll at Hartwick College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hartwick College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Visual And Performing Arts

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1510 - 1810 on the SAT, or 23 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 77% of those students that apply are accepted to Hartwick College, of which 13 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $5,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Hartwick College Hawks participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Hartwick College website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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