History Degree

The history program at Sul Ross 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 Texas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Sul Ross State University

200 Bowser Circle, Terrell, TX

Sul Ross State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alpine, Texas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Sul Ross State University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,200 and out-of-state residents pay $14,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,500 per year. Some students at Sul Ross State University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Sul Ross State University "Lobos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division III)
• Football (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.sulross.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sul Ross State University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).