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History Degree
The history program at Tufts University 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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Tufts University
1 School St, Taunton, MA
Tufts University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Medford, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled yearly at Tufts University.
Areas of study available at Tufts University include:
- Social Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 2040 to 2260 on the SAT, or 30 to 33 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $6,800 each year. Students at Tufts University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Tufts University "Jumbos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.tufts.edu.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tufts University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 39 |
Master's Degree | 1 |
Doctorate Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 25 |
Female | 16 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 25 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 6 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the History program at Tufts University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Tufts University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Tufts University may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Tufts University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Sailing