History Degree

The history program at The University of Texas – Pan American 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.

The University of Texas – Pan American

411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas - Pan American is a public institution located in Edinburg, TX and provides a large number of program options for students. UT-Pan American has an annual student enrollment of nearly nineteen thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The University of Texas - Pan American. A score in a range of 1240 - 1570 on the SAT, or 17 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. UT-Pan American has an acceptance rate of 70 percent of which only 56 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at utpa.edu.

Tuition & fees at UT-Pan American are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Texas - Pan American through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.utpa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas – Pan American has offered the following degree 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).