History Degree

The history program at Limestone 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 South Carolina colleges that offer history degrees.

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Limestone College

320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC

Limestone College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Gaffney, South Carolina and operated as a private institution. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Limestone College.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 15 - 20 on the ACT or 820 - 1010 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. 51% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 37 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at limestone.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $4,100 for the year. Students at Limestone College may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Limestone College "Saints" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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