History Degree

The history program at Lake Superior 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 Michigan colleges that offer history degrees.

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Lake Superior State University (LMC)

2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI

Lake Superior State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI and publically funded. Enrollment at Lake Superior State University is nearly two thousand per year.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1391 - 1664 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Lake Superior State University. Roughly 90 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lake Superior State University, with 34 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000 and nonresidents pay $15,000 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Lake Superior State University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Superior State 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

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).