Public/Applied History
Liberal Arts •
History
What is it about?
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.
Trends
Graduates
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: 6 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 4 students.
O's Insights on Public/Applied History
- Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 48% of graduates come from public universities.
