History Degree

The history program at Juniata 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Juniata College

3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA

Juniata College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled yearly at Juniata College.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1590 to 1900 on the SAT and within the range of 23 to 28 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school accepts around 70% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, about 24% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at juniata.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $37,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,400 each year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Juniata College "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.juniata.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Juniata College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

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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).