History Degree

The history program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Abington 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Abington

1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA

PSU is a public institution located in Abington, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. Around three thousand students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Commerce
• Social Psychology
• Corporate Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• English

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1210 - 1560 on the SAT and between 19 - 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to PSU. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington, with 30 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000, while out-of-state residents pay $21,000 annually. PSU may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at PSU through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Golf (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the PSU website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Abington 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).