History Degree

The history program at Utica 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 New York colleges that offer history degrees.

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Utica College (West Point)

646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG), West Point, NY

Utica College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Utica, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly three thousand students enroll at Utica College yearly.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1280 to 1560 on the SAT and between 16 to 24 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Utica College. An estimated 80% of all applicant were admitted at Utica College, with 19% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Detailed admissions information can be gathered by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at utica.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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