History Degree

The history program at Marietta 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.

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Marietta College

2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH

Marietta College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Marietta, OH, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marietta College.

Areas of study available at Marietta College include:

• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 940 to 1200 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Marietta College. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Marietta College, with 13 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 annually. Marietta College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Marietta College Pioneers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.marietta.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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