History Degree

The history program at Methodist University 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 North Carolina colleges that offer history degrees.

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Methodist University (Methodist)

3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Methodist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over two thousand students enroll at Methodist University per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 17 to 22 on the ACT or 1280 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Methodist has an acceptance rate of about 62 percent of which only 25 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at methodist.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $5,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Methodist through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.methodist.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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