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History Schools in Connecticut

514 students earned History degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

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 414
Master’s Degree 71
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $22,974. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,096 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This public school has an average net price of $20,830.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,290. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

In their early career, WestConn grads earn an average salary of $42,888. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

#7

Connecticut College

New London
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,562 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,230.

#9

Trinity College

Hartford
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,694.

#9

Wesleyan University

Middletown
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

History Careers in CT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Curators 12% $66,530
Archivists 10% $62,820
Museum Technicians and Conservators 9% $54,980
Managers 9% $118,140
History Professors 6% $82,560
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Education 2,995
Social Sciences 2,891
Psychology 2,447
Communication & Journalism 1,467
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Library Science 22

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