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#1

#1 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$20,342

Median Starting Salary

$47,949
#2

#2 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$36,031

Median Starting Salary

$63,334
#3

#3 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

In general, Adams State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

890–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$13,224

Median Starting Salary

$53,327
#4

#4 Best College for American History (United States) in the U.S.

New England College
Henniker, NH

Generally, New England College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

820–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$29,512

Median Starting Salary

$51,028
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About American History (United States)

A program that focuses on the development of American society, culture, and institutions from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Includes instruction in American historiography, American history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.

While American History (United States) offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study American History (United States) all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in American History (United States) is $42,000.

Popularity of American History (United States) Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for American History (United States) majors include History Teachers, Postsecondary, Historians and Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in American History (United States) can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, History Teachers, Postsecondary and Historians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for American History (United States) majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
70
Female Students
33 (47%)
Male Students
37 (52%)

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