History Degree

The history program at SUNY College at Oneonta 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 College at Oneonta

1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Oneonta, NY and publically funded. Approximately 6,000 students are enrolled yearly at SUNY College at Oneonta.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1020 - 1180 on the SAT and in a range of 22 - 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 43 percent of which only 22 percent decided to enroll.  Information from the admissions office can be obtained by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

Tuition & fees at SUNY College at Oneonta are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,500 per year. Students at SUNY College at Oneonta may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

SUNY College at Oneonta offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at oneonta.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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