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#1

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

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Financial......view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$57,999

#2

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

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 38 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

960–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$50,133

#3

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

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 144 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

940–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$51,653

#4

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

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$51,746

#5

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

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$53,257

#6

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

Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY

At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Empire State University awards 313 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,366

#7

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

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$52,573

#8

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$50,740

#9

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

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

950–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$52,675

#10

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

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 123 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

890–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$52,748

#11

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

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 211 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$52,930

#12

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$54,759

#13

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

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$51,811

#14

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

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 1011 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

900–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#15

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

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$49,540

#16

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

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$53,241

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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 285 degrees awarded in Public/Applied History per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 101 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 71% percent identify as women and 29% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Public/Applied History, Kentucky 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 Museum Technicians and Conservators 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
101
Female Students
72 (71%)
Male Students
29 (28%)

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