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History in Arkansas

History Schools in Arkansas

233 students earned History degrees in Arkansas in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, History is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Arkansas

There are 15,260 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, history grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,050. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $13,765.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,711. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $11,857. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#6

Hendrix College

Conway
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,780.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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#10

Lyon College

Batesville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,183. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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History Careers in AR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Archivists 20% $46,750
History Professors 11% $58,760

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