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ACCEPTANCE RATE

67.97%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,082

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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History Degree

The history program at SUNY College at Potsdam 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 Potsdam

Also known as SUNY-Potsdam

7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Potsdam is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Potsdam, New York, in a predominantly rural area. SUNY College at Potsdam has an annual student enrollment of over four thousand.

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

  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • History

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, nearly 28% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at potsdam.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,300 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

SUNY College at Potsdam participates in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA's State University of New York Ath Conf in Basketball.

Students may visit the school's http://www.potsdam.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Potsdam offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White7

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

Students who have completed the History program at SUNY College at Potsdam, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates SUNY-Potsdam accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, SUNY College at Potsdam may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

SUNY College at Potsdam is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball