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History Schools in Arizona

644 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, History is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Arizona

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 470
Master’s Degree 153
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Arizona

26,320 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Arizona

In this state, history grads earn an average of $48,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 13 colleges in Arizona that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. In their early career, Grand Canyon University grads earn an average salary of $34,441.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,358. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,784 a year. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NAU grads earn an average salary of $41,369.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,395 Total Students

In their early career, Chandler-Gilbert Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,945. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,836. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,992 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,504.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Glendale Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,833. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,634 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Scottsdale Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,440.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,895.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

4% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 77 to 1.

History Careers in AZ

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 19% $36,400
History Professors 17% $73,470
Curators 15% $56,050
Archivists 13% $40,700
Managers 12% $98,540
High School Teachers 10% $46,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Education 16,265
Psychology 5,406
Communication & Journalism 3,531
Social Sciences 3,347
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 988
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 171
Library Science 92

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