History Degree

The history program at Oberlin 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.

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Oberlin College

1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH

Oberlin College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Oberlin, OH, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled yearly at Oberlin College.

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

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Oberlin College. Scores between 28 to 32 on the ACT or 1920 to 2200 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at new.oberlin.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $48,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Oberlin College. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,600 each year. Some students at Oberlin College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Oberlin College Yeomen participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.oberlin.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oberlin College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

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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).