History Degree

The history program at Swarthmore 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Swarthmore College (Swat)

514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA

Swarthmore College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Swarthmore, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Swarthmore College has an annual student enrollment of over 1,500.

Areas of study offered at Swarthmore College include:

• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Swarthmore College are between 30 - 34 for the ACT exam, or 2030 - 2300 for the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at swarthmore.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $45,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Swarthmore College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Some students at Swarthmore College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Swarthmore College Garnet participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

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

Students can visit the school's http://www.swarthmore.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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