American History (United States)
Liberal Arts •
History
What is it about?
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.
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Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 8 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 2 students.
O's Insights on American History (United States)
- Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 78% of graduates come from public universities.