History Degree

The history program at Mount St Mary’s 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 Maryland colleges that offer history degrees.

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Mount St Mary’s University

Also known as Mount St. Mary's University

1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD

Mount St Mary's University is a nonprofit private institution located in Emmitsburg, MD and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mount St. Mary's University has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,100.

Areas of study offered at Mount St Mary's University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1450 - 1760 for the SAT exam and between 19 - 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Mount St. Mary's University. This school admits about 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, around 17 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at msmary.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $35,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 annually. Mount St Mary's University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Mount St Mary's University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount St Mary’s 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).