History Degree

The history program at Texas A&M University – Texarkana 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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Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Also known as A&M-Texarkana

One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX

Texas A&M University - Texarkana, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Texarkana, Texas, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Texas A&M University - Texarkana has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,000.

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

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Texas A&M University - Texarkana. Scores within the range of 18 - 24 on the ACT or 798 - 990 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. A&M-Texarkana has an acceptance rate of about 50% of which only 64% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Texas A&M University - Texarkana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $5,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Texas A&M University - Texarkana website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas A&M University – Texarkana has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).