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History Schools in Arkansas

248 students earned History degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 221
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Arkansas

There are 15,260 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, history grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#6

Hendrix College

Conway
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,746. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,022 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,902.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. In their early career, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $32,077. This public school has an average net price of $15,321.

#10

Lyon College

Batesville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,706.

History Careers in AR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Archivists 20% $46,750
Managers 16% $75,190
Curators 14% $46,330
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $35,410
History Professors 11% $58,760
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 4,954
Psychology 1,022
Communication & Journalism 946
Social Sciences 897
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 425
Library Science 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 16

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