History Degree

The history program at United States Naval Academy 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 Maryland colleges that offer history degrees.

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United States Naval Academy

Also known as USNA, Navy, Annapolis

121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD

United States Naval Academy provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Annapolis, Maryland and publically funded. Over 4,600 students enroll at USNA yearly.

Areas of study offered at USNA include:

• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• History
• Engineering
• English Language And Literature
• Mathematics And Statistics

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. The majority of students at USNA scored between 1160 to 1380 on the SAT. Admission to United States Naval Academy is considered highly competitive, with only 7 percent of applicants being admitted per year. More information on admissions can be found at usna.edu.

The USNA Midshipmen participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USNA, Navy, Annapolis 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).