History Degree

The history program at Huston – Tillotson 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 Texas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Huston – Tillotson University

1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX

Huston - Tillotson University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Austin, TX. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities.

The school's Protestant affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 900 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law and Justice Administration
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office.

The majority of students admitted to Huston - Tillotson University have an SAT score between 710 - 920, or an ACT score between 14 - 20. This school accepts roughly 90% of applicants. Of those admitted, around 29% registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is close to $14,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Huston - Tillotson University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.htu.edu.

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).