History Degree

The history program at The University of Findlay 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.

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The University of Findlay

1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

UF is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Findlay, OH, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at UF exceeds 5,400 per year.

Areas of study available at UF include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Agriculture Operations
• Engineering Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 1500 - 1800, or an ACT composite score in a range of 21 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of about 69% of which only 34% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at findlay.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,000 per year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UF through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.findlay.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

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).