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History in Georgia

History Schools in Georgia

620 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, History is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 533
Master’s Degree 50
Associate Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Georgia

43,020 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 Georgia

In this state, history grads earn an average of $64,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,202. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,998. 91% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Emory University

Atlanta
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,266. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. 97% of students get financical aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,993. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $16,374. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,648. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. 99% of students get financical aid. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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History Careers in GA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Archivists 33% $66,430
History Professors 16% $75,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7,724
Social Sciences 3,932
Communication & Journalism 3,112
English Language & Literature 1,179
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 896
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 702
Theology & Religious Vocations 625
Philosophy & Religious Studies 357

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