Bachelor of History at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque

University Rank:#751

Study History at The University of New Mexico, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of History

Requirements for the Major in History

The History Department allows students great latitude in creating a course of study that will reflect their interests and career objectives. A History major requires four lower-division courses (12 credit hours) and eight upper-division courses (24 credit hours).

At the lower-division level, students must complete one survey series, and may choose any other two courses from the remaining surveys including History of New Mexico to complete the 12 hours of required lower-division coursework. Students may choose from History 101-102 (Western Civilization), History 161-162 (U.S.), History 181-182 (Latin America), History 251-252 (Eastern Civilization), History 260 (History of New Mexico).

`At the upper-division level, students may choose any history course at the 300 or 400 level, but all students are required to include History 491 (Historiography) OR History 492 (Senior Seminar). Students should take the survey courses that will prepare them for upper-division courses they wish to take in the areas of study offered by the Department.`

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of History at The University of New Mexico

Entry Requirements

Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of History

A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.

Occupation	Median Salary	Salary Range
		$23k $120k $220k
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$128,620	$63k $130k $220k
Compliance Managers	$128,620	$63k $130k $220k
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$128,620	$63k $130k $220k
Wind Energy Development Managers	$128,620	$63k $130k $220k
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$128,620	$63k $130k $220k
Historians	$64,540	$37k $65k $120k
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,400	$47k $79k $130k
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,360	$46k $62k $100k
Tour Guides and Escorts	$34,440	$23k $34k $55k

Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for History, General. (54.0101). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of History at The University of New Mexico

Application Fee 25

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Bachelor of History at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque