History Degree

The history program at Coastal Carolina 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 South Carolina colleges that offer history degrees.

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Coastal Carolina University

309 East Academy St, Union, SC

Coastal Carolina University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Conway, SC, which is a predominantly urban area. Nearly eight thousand students enroll at Coastal Carolina University annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common test scores among students admitted to Coastal Carolina University are between 18 to 21 on the ACT, or 910 to 1090 on the SAT exam. Coastal Carolina University accepts roughly 70% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 28% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $24,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,500 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.coastal.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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