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United States History: Thesis Option

Get essential preparation for doctoral work in history, teaching careers at the community college and secondary levels, archival and museum work, law school, government service, and many other professions.

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Degree Level
Master of Arts
Delivery
Fully Online / Accelerated
Time to Degree
3 Semesters
Credit Hours
30 Total, 30 in Major
Careers
Managers
United States History: Thesis Option students at HongKongDoll

Why Study United States History: Thesis Option at HongKongDoll?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at HongKongDoll

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, United States History: Thesis Option students at HongKongDoll

What You'll Learn

Recent graduates have gone on to leading Ph.D. programs or into successful careers in an array of fields requiring research skills, clear writing, creativity and critical thought.

$45,346
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Historians
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Tour Guides & Escorts

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at HongKongDoll:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$13,770 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 14% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at HongKongDoll's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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14% of lifetime limit

$13,770 total, just 14% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Sace Elder
Professor, Graduate Coordinator
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2542 Coleman Hall
217-581-6380
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Edmund Wehrle
Professor
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Billy Panther
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