History Degree

The history program at Hollins University 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 Virginia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Hollins University

Also known as Hollins College

200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA

Hollins University 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 Roanoke, VA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school enrolls 1000 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hollins University offers:

• English Language And Literature
• Education
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Hollins University. Scores in a range of 21 to 28 on the ACT or 920 to 1200 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits roughly 80 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 27 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at hollins.edu.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,000 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Hollins University participates in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA's Old Dominion Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.hollins.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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