History Degree

The history program at University of Pittsburgh – Titusville 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer history degrees.

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University of Pittsburgh – Titusville

4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Titusville is a public college that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Titusville, PA, in a predominantly rural area. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 500 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study available at University of Pittsburgh - Titusville include but are not limited to:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Nursing
• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Commerce
• Accounting

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1183 to 1480 on the SAT and within the range of 16 to 22 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 64 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at upt.pitt.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $12,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,200. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

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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).