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History Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 248 students earned their History degrees in AR.

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 221
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 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: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,259 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,189.

#6

Hendrix College

Conway
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,321 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,022 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,062.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,902. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,077 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,321.

#10

Lyon College

Batesville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Lyon grads earn an average salary of $30,527. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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
Managers 16% $75,190
Curators 14% $46,330
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $35,410
History Professors 11% $58,760
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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