Major
Minor
History
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History
There aren't many better ways to explore the past than as a history major at Flagler College. Our historic Gilded Age campus is surrounded by the oldest European settlement in the mainland United States . The city's written records date back to the 16th century. Explore history. Make history. Start here.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Travel through the past—from Ancient Greece to the Vietnam War—and journey across the globe to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Flagler College offers small class sizes and expert faculty. Your professors will help you explore topics of your interest. You'll end with your own original research paper in Senior Seminar.
We offer a major leading to a bachelor's degree and a minor.
Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.
Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below.
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Meet our Faculty
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you.
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Why Flagler?
Why Flagler?
High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting.
Forge your path in this world. Start here.
History News
News
Explore what’s happening with students and alumni in the History program at Flagler College.
Read: Flagler Professor Builds Initiative to Digitally Document St. Augustine History
Read: Flagler College Professor Takes Students to Vietnam To Learn About War 50 Years Later
An exceptional, affordable education
Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost.
Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right.
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Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
People who majored in history had a mean salary of $63,000 in 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). History Majors were also more likely to earn a graduate degree than other majors on average (51% vs. 38%.)
History Majors also learn about music, art, architecture, philosophy, and literature, plus writing and thinking skills that can help you do well in many fields. They include:
- Academics
- Law
- Public Administration
- Business