History Degree

The history program at Millikin 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 Illinois colleges that offer history degrees.

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Millikin University

1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL

Millikin University is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Decatur, Illinois, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Millikin University has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1400 - 1710 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56 percent of which only 23 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at millikin.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,500 annually. Some students at Millikin University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Millikin University "Big Blue" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.millikin.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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