History Degree

The history program at Tennessee Technological 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 Tennessee colleges that offer history degrees.

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Tennessee Technological University

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN

Tennessee Technological University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cookeville, TN and publically funded. Around 12,000 students enroll at Tennessee Tech University yearly.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 980 to 1270 on the SAT and in a range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school.  Additional information regarding TTU can be gathered by calling the school's admissions office.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $7,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $4,300. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tennessee Technological University "Golden Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at tntech.edu or simply request information via our portal.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Technological University 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).