History Degree

The history program at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise 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 Virginia colleges that offer history degrees.

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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVa-Wise)

3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wise, Virginia, which is a predominantly rural area. UVA-Wise has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,000.

Areas of study offered at UVA-Wise include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Commerce
• Biological and Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. A score in a range of 1250 to 1580 on the SAT, or 17 to 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. UVA-Wise has an admissions rate of 77% of which only 41% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at uvawise.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,500, while nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uvawise.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise 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

Salary & Wages

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $46850

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).