History Degree

The history program at Point Park 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Point Park University

616 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled yearly at Point Park University.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Point Park University. Scores between 20 to 25 on the ACT or 1360 to 1670 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of about 75 percent of which only 20 percent chose to enroll.  Additional information on admissions can be found at pointpark.edu or simply by requesting information from this portal.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Point Park University "Pioneers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school may take a look at their website at pointpark.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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