Doctor’s Degrees in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 807 people earned their doctor's degree in history. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,992 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,626 |
| Associate Degree | 2,442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 807 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of History Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in history is $59,705. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,832 and the high is $64,578.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for history students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in history. About 55.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 448 |
| Women | 359 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 453 |
| International Students | 130 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 76 |
Most Popular History Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for history students seekinga doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in history from Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in history at Harvard University make a median salary of 59,705.
The most popular school in the United States for history students seekinga doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in history from Columbia. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in history at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 59,705.
Georgetown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in history. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in history from Georgetown. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
The 4th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in history from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
The 4th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in history from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
The 4th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in history from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
Stanford University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in history. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in history from Stanford. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in history. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in history from Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y El Caribe. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in history. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in history from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
The 8th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in history from UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
The 8th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in history from UC Berkeley. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in history. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in history from IU Bloomington. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
The 12th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in history from U-M. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in history at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 59,705.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in history. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in history from UW - Madison. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in history. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in history from UT Austin. Of these students, 36% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
New York University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in history. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in history from NYU. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
University of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in history. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in history from UChicago. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,705.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in history. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in history from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill history graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,705.
The 16th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in history from Johns Hopkins. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in history at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 59,705.
The 16th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in history from UPenn. Of these students, 47% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in history at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 59,705.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| Communication & Journalism | 685 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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