University of West Georgia (UWG) - Public and Applied History and Archival Administration

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118

Public and Applied History and Archival Administration

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, archives and records management, the planning and administration of public records services and history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and records facilities. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Georgia schools that offer a public and applied history and archival administration degree. Students at University of West Georgia who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Certificate

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Public and Applied History and Archival Administration Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the public and applied history and archival administration program at the University of West Georgia for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of West Georgia Degree Level Breakdown For The Public and Applied History and Archival Administration Program
 Total

All Students

2

By Gender

University of West Georgia Student Gender Breakdown For The Public and Applied History and Archival Administration Program
 Total

Male

-

Female

2

By Race

University of West Georgia Student Racial Breakdown For The Public and Applied History and Archival Administration Program
 Total

American Indian

-

Black

-

Asian

-

Hispanic

-

White

2

Unknown

-

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of history teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

Archivists

Job Description

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of archivists in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Annual Salary: $52,360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.17
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.03
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 65%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 6,100
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 6,800
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.70%
  • Percent of Museum Technicians and Conservators That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Curators

Job Description

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of curators in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 12,000
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 14,900
  • Percent Job Growth: 24.80%
  • Percent of Museum Technicians and Conservators That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 3%

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Job Description

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of museum technicians and conservators in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 11,900
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 12,700
  • Percent Job Growth: 6.80%
  • Percent of Museum Technicians and Conservators That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 3%
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011