History Degree

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

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Norwich University

7 School Street, Montpelier, VT

Norwich University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Northfield, Vermont, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Norwich University exceeds three thousand per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Norwich University have an SAT score between 1400 to 1720, or an ACT score between 20 to 25. This school has an admissions rate of about 66% of which only 34% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at norwich.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Norwich University "Cadets" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at www.norwich.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Norwich University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).