History Degree

The history program at Regent 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 Virginia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Regent University

Also known as William & Mary

200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA

Regent University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Virginia Beach, VA and operated as a private institution. About 5,200 students enroll at Regent University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Regent University offers:

• Education
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Regent University have an SAT score between 960 - 1190, or an ACT score between 20 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 82% of which only 18% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at regent.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $14,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Students at Regent University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William & Mary has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).