History Degree

The history program at Regis 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer history degrees.

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Regis College

670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA

Regis College is a nonprofit private institution located in Weston, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Regis College has a yearly student enrollment of about a thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Regis College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Regis College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 1240 to 1550 on the SAT exam. Approximately 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 17% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at regiscollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $35,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 for the year. Regis College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Regis College Pride participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Regis College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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