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FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

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$21,014

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History Degree

The history program at Lyon 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 Arkansas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Lyon College

109 N Commerce St, Russellville, AR

Lyon 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 Batesville, AR, which is a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 650 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study offered at Lyon College include but are not limited to:

  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Business Administration
  • English

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1460 - 1960 on the SAT, or 23 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 65% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lyon College "Scots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White1
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the History program at Lyon College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Lyon College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Lyon College may offer services like those listed below:

  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Lyon College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (American Midwest Conference)
  • Basketball (American Midwest Conference)
  • Football (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling