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History Schools in District of Columbia

258 students earned History degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in District of Columbia

24,940 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, history grads earn an average of $86,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in District of Columbia that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#3

American University

Washington
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Howard University

Washington
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $41,388.

#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,833. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

History Careers in DC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
History Professors 9% $105,790
Curators 6% $79,370
Archivists 5% $74,410
Historians 4% $106,680
Museum Technicians and Conservators 4% $68,030
Managers 3% $141,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Social Sciences 4,643
Communication & Journalism 1,028
Psychology 939
Education 930
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 302
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 84
Library Science 53

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