Cost & earnings at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
History graduates earn a median $29,685 Across 1,267 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →A liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in History that emphasizes critical engagement with the past, original research and practical field experience. Suited to students who enjoy reading, writing and analysis and who plan careers in education, museums, archives, government, law, or further graduate study.
Students complete a curriculum that balances university-wide hours (56), major hours (51) and electives (21) for a total of 128 credit hours (track dependent). Example course topics shown in ACU materials include Global Connections since 1400, Europe in Crisis: 1914, Ancient Rome and Cosmic Race: History of Mexico. All history majors undertake a faculty-guided internship with host sites such as presidential libraries, archives and museums.
The programme page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should contact ACU admissions or use the programme inquiry form to obtain current entry requirements and application instructions.
Graduates leave with research, writing and critical-thinking skills applicable to a wide range of fields. ACU highlights career routes including museums, secondary and higher education, international development and aid organizations, government, journalism, law, archives, historic preservation and work at state and national parks.
The course page does not specify scholarships tied to the major. Applicants should review ACU’s central scholarships and financial-aid resources and inquire about department-level awards, internship stipends, and funding for conference travel or field schools.
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