History Degree

The history program at Emporia State 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 Kansas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Emporia State University (ESU)

608 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS

Emporia State University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Emporia, Kansas and publically funded. Approximately 6,300 students are enrolled yearly at Emporia State University.

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

• Education
• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 425 to 505, or an ACT score within the range of 19 to 24. 82% of students that apply are accepted to ESU, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at emporia.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $5,400 and nonresidents pay $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The ESU Hornets participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.emporia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ESU has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).