History Degree

The history program at Vassar 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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Vassar College

1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY

Vassar 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 Poughkeepsie, New York, which is a predominantly suburban area. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Vassar College annually.

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

• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 30 to 33 on the ACT, or 1980 to 2220 for the SAT exam. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20 percent of applicants being admitted. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $49,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $6,200 each year. Students enrolled at Vassar College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The mascot for Vassar College is the "Brewers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.vassar.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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