History Degree

The history program at Stillman 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 Alabama colleges that offer history degrees.

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Stillman College (Springhill)

4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL

Stillman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Stillman College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

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

• Nursing
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Sports Medicine

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 800 to 915 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stillman College. 46% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Stillman College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

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

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Students Enrolled in the History Program

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