Associate Degrees in History
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Education Levels of History Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,558 associate degrees were awarded to history majors. 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 | 25,656 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,509 |
| Associate Degree | 2,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 721 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 121 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
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 median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in history is $17,238. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,638 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,837.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in history. About 59.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,518 |
| Women | 1,040 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,030 |
| White | 1,110 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 197 |
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. The history program at Bakersfield College awarded 74 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Blinn College. Of these students, 37% were women and 17% 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. The history program at Brigham Young University - Idaho awarded 60 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Mt. SAC. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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. The history program at Fullerton College awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Chaffey College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Sierra College. About 31% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in history from MSJC. Of these students, 34% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Riverside City College. About 49% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in history from SMC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at Citrus College. About 51% of this group were women, and 66% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in history from CHC. Of these students, 46% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The history program at Grossmont College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The history program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 53% 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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in history from American Military University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in history from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 37% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in history from Long Beach City College. About 42% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to history majors at El Camino College. Of these students, 35% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in history from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 58% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The history program at Santa Rosa Junior College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 2,558 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26,277 |
| Psychology | 18,787 |
| Education | 18,306 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8,996 |
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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