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History Schools in Alabama

505 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, History is the 26th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 441
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 83.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 19,030 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Alabama

History grads earn an average of $54,900 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,271 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TROY. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. 67% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at BSC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending Montevallo will pay a net price of $18,584.

History Careers in AL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,920
Archivists 14% $45,350
Curators 8% $54,250
History Professors 6% $63,440
Managers 6% $101,560
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Historians 0% $61,890

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