Public/Applied History

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#1

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$51,746

#2

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

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 259 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$12,700

Median Starting Salary

$51,091

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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 259 degrees awarded in Public/Applied History per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 11 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 64% percent identify as women and 36% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Public/Applied History, Tennessee 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 History Teachers, Postsecondary and Curators which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Public/Applied History majors include History Teachers, Postsecondary, Historians and Curators.

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
11
Female Students
7 (63%)
Male Students
4 (36%)

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