History Degree

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

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Yeshiva University

117-06 84 Ave, Kew Gardens, NY

Yeshiva University is a nonprofit private institution located in New York, New York and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at YU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Yeshiva University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 23 - 29 on the ACT, or 1630 - 2030 on the SAT exam. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at YU, with 68% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at yu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $39,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Students enrolled at YU may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The YU Maccabees participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students should visit the Yeshiva University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Yeshiva University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

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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).