History Degree

The history program at Hastings 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 Nebraska colleges that offer history degrees.

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Hastings College

1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE

Hastings 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 Hastings, Nebraska, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly 1,200 students enroll at Hastings College per year.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Hastings College earn an SAT score between 920 - 1120, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 - 26. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hastings.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Hastings College Broncos participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.hastings.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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