History Degree

The history program at Wiley 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 Texas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Wiley College

911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX

Wiley College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Marshall, TX. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Wiley College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Social Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at wileyc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $3,400 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Wiley College has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

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).