History Degree

The history program at Sweet Briar 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 Virginia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Sweet Briar College

2121 15th Street N, Arlington, VA

Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar, VA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Sweet Briar College, with only about 760 students enrolled, has a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Visual And Performing Arts

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1386 - 1790 on the SAT and between 22 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. 82% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 37% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at sbc.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Sweet Briar College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at www.sbc.edu.

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $95770

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).