History Degree

The history program at SUNY at Geneseo 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 New York colleges that offer history degrees.

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SUNY at Geneseo

Also known as SUNY Geneseo

280 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY

SUNY at Geneseo is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Geneseo, NY, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 5,700 students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Geneseo.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to SUNY at Geneseo.

Scores within the range of 27 - 30 on the ACT or 1190 - 1380 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. An estimated 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 24% of those accepted choosing to attend.  More information regarding registration and admissions can be found on the school's primary website.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,400 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,300 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may visit their website at geneseo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Geneseo 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).