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History in Connecticut

History Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 502 students earned their History degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, History is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 376
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Connecticut

There are 22,890 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 Connecticut

In this state, history grads earn an average of $67,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,535.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $23,512. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,291.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,092.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,707. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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#7

Connecticut College

New London
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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#9

Trinity College

Hartford
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,118.

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#9

Wesleyan University

Middletown
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,340. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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History Careers in CT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Archivists 10% $62,820
History Professors 6% $82,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Social Sciences 2,891
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,207
Communication & Journalism 1,467
English Language & Literature 666
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 342
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Philosophy & Religious Studies 271

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