History Degree

The history program at University of South Carolina – Beaufort 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 South Carolina colleges that offer history degrees.

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University of South Carolina – Beaufort

Also known as USC Beaufort

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina - Beaufort provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bluffton, South Carolina and publically funded. USC Beaufort has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,800.

Areas of study offered at USC Beaufort include:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Early Childhood Education
• Hospitality Administration and Management
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 840 to 1020 on the SAT and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 74% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,200 each year. Students attending University of South Carolina - Beaufort may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of South Carolina - Beaufort through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.uscb.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of South Carolina – Beaufort 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).