History Degree

The history program at Eastern Oregon 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 Oregon colleges that offer history degrees.

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Eastern Oregon University (EOU)

1515 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR

Eastern Oregon University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in La Grande, Oregon, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled per year at EOU.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students at EOU scored in a range of 860 - 1080 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at EOU, with 59 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at eou.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $7,800 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Some students at Eastern Oregon University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at EOU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Oregon University 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

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $60960

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).