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History Schools in Georgia

679 students earned History degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 598
Master’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#4

Emory University

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

Graduates earn an average $61,633 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,571. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#7

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,053. In their early career, Georgia Gwinnett College grads earn an average salary of $33,779. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,263 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. 97% of students get financical aid.

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
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Curators 14% $43,230
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $40,490
Managers 9% $109,920
Historians 0% $62,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Education 9,722
Psychology 4,367
Social Sciences 3,932
Communication & Journalism 3,112
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 896
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 120

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