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History in Colorado

History Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 495 students earned their History degrees in CO.

A History major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 432
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 26,880 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $62,090, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,512.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $16,772. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,465. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,307 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,737. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Pueblo will pay a net price of $12,815.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,836. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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History Careers in CO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
History Professors 24% $62,080
Archivists 17% $42,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,414
Social Sciences 3,516
Communication & Journalism 2,105
English Language & Literature 856
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 503
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 421
Theology & Religious Vocations 349
Philosophy & Religious Studies 258

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