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History Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 889 students earned their History degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, History is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 797
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Florida

72,860 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 Florida

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $54,120, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,346. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,865.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,089. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This private school has an average net price of $46,098.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Graduates earn an average $41,109 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

History Careers in FL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Curators 21% $40,590
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,720
History Professors 17% $75,380
Managers 17% $90,740
Archivists 17% $41,050
Historians 14% $47,900
High School Teachers 14% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Psychology 10,298
Education 10,069
Social Sciences 8,162
Communication & Journalism 6,024
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 833
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 263
Library Science 98

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