History Degree

The history program at Waldorf 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 Iowa colleges that offer history degrees.

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Waldorf College (UIU)

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA

Waldorf College is a private institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Forest City, Iowa, in a predominantly rural area. Waldorf College, with only around 640 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Communications
• Psychology
• Education
• Nutrition and Wellness Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 - 24 on the ACT or 751 - 1077 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 49 percent of which only 17 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at Waldorf College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Waldorf College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.waldorf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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