History Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in History is offered at 1,367 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in History. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of History graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of History Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 30,992 degrees were awarded toHistory majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in History at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 23,368 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 773 |
Earnings of History Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in History of $45,509 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,609 |
| 4 years | $45,509 |
| 5 years | $52,530 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for History majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,685 |
| Women | 9,683 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of History graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,803 | 67.6% |
| Asian | 903 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,596 | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 954 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,014 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 667 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 332 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular History Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,480 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in History. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 567 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 542 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 526 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 235 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 215 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. This school awarded 183 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 179 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. This school awarded 167 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. This school awarded 159 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 156 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for History majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. This school awarded 143 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History. This school awarded 142 bachelor's degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
History Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 30,992 |
| HISTORY | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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