History Degree

The history program at Marlboro 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 Vermont colleges that offer history degrees.

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Marlboro College

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Marlboro 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 Marlboro, Vermont, which is a predominantly rural area. The school enrolls 280 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study offered at Marlboro College include:

• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. 87% of applicants are admitted to Marlboro College, of which 33 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at marlboro.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students may visit the Marlboro College website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

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).