Associate Degrees in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,442 people earned their associate degree in history. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,992 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,626 |
| Associate Degree | 2,442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 807 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of History Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for history majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for history majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in history. About 61.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,510 |
| Women | 932 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 977 |
| White | 1,084 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 196 |
Most Popular History Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 231 colleges that offer an associate degree in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Bakersfield College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for history majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in history from Bakersfield College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Blinn College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in history from Blinn College. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in history from BYU - I. Of these students, 90% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in history. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in history from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 42% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fullerton College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in history. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in history from Fullerton College. About 27% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in history from Chaffey College. Of these students, 39% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in history from Sierra College. Of these students, 30% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Jacinto College. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in history from MSJC. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in history from Riverside City College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Santa Monica College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in history from SMC. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in history from Citrus College. About 36% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Crafton Hills College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in history. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in history from CHC. About 64% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grossmont College. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in history from Grossmont College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in history from CNM. About 37% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in history from American Military University. Of these students, 29% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in history from Pasadena City College. About 41% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in history from Long Beach City College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
El Camino College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in history. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in history from El Camino College. About 47% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of the Canyons comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in history. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in history from College of the Canyons. About 32% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in history from SRJC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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