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History

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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What is History?

As a History major, you’ll learn the skills to understand the past, connect it to the present, and confront some of the greatest challenges of our time. Through your classes, you’ll master critical thinking, research, and writing skills. Your coursework will also include an original independent, historical research project. You’ll consider complex problems, analyze data, and offer new interpretations. This major also offers a Secondary Education option for the teaching of Social Studies in high schools.

Career Options

  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Government
  • Health care
  • Law
  • Media
  • Museum work
  • Nonprofit work
  • Publishing
  • Technology

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

49% employed after graduation

43% attending graduate school

$43,704 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Ebony Law (2), Kirkland & Ellis (2), Rantoul Township High School (2) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, Marquette University View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.7 years to degree

96% first-year retention rate

74% four-year graduation rate

82% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,992
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $36,930

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,344
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $57,622

International

  • Tuition: $35,872
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,150
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