History, BA

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Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:

Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Archivists

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• Growth: 8.2%
• Median Salary*: 58640

 

Editors

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• Growth: -4%
• Median Salary*: 73080

Historians

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• Growth: 3.1%
• Median Salary*: 64540

History Teachers, Postsecondary

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• Growth: 1.3%
• Median Salary*: 79400

Intelligence Analysts

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• Growth: 1.5%
• Median Salary*: 86280

Lawyers

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• Growth: 7.5%
• Median Salary*: 135740

 

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other

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• Growth: %
• Median Salary*: 0

Curators

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• Growth: 11.1%
• Median Salary*: 60380

 

News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists

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• Growth: -3.3%
• Median Salary*: 55960

Legislators

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• Growth: 3.4%
• Median Salary*: 48090

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Bright Outlook | Green Occupation

Global Experience

Understanding the events that have led humanity to this point is a large aspect of being a history major. There is no better way to understand historical events than through study abroad, living in the nations where the events happened, among the people and surrounded by the language and culture. Students gain not only memories that last a lifetime, but also skills that can help them succeed in every aspect of their professional and personal lives.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends the following study abroad programs for students majoring in history.

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