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#1

#1 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

At Cairn University-Langhorne, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$54,488
#2

#2 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,020–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$53,640
#3

#3 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

At Flagler College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Environmental Science. In fact, Flagler College awards 66 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

710–860

Median Starting Salary

$53,946
#4

#4 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 147 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$58,156
#5

#5 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$56,964
#6

#6 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

980–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$53,241
#7

#7 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 768 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

820–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$51,027
#8

#8 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$54,704
#9

#9 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

At Ursuline College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Art Therapy/Therapist. In fact, Ursuline College grants 130 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,536
#10

#10 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Every year, Ouachita Baptist University awards around 40 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$54,803
#11

#11 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Every year, Nazareth University awards about 60 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related......view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$59,129
#12

#12 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$54,229
#13

#13 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Forensic Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Tiffin University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Forensic Psychology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

860–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$53,561
#14

#14 Best College for Public/Applied History in the U.S.

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

At Arkansas Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$51,501
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About Public/Applied History

A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.

For all the 279 degrees awarded in Public/Applied History per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 45 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 78% percent identify as women and 22% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Public/Applied History, Michigan has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public/Applied History is $42,000.

Popularity of Public/Applied History Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Public/Applied History, your education can be applied to different careers. Public/Applied History majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and Curators which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Public/Applied History majors include Managers, All Other, History Teachers, Postsecondary and Historians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public/Applied History majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public/Applied History majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
45
Female Students
35 (77%)
Male Students
10 (22%)

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