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History Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 514 students earned their History degrees in CT.

In this state, History is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 414
Master’s Degree 71
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 22,890 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Connecticut

History grads earn an average of $67,430 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,096 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at ECSU. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation.

#7

Connecticut College

New London
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Conn College. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,562 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Trinity College

Hartford
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#9

Wesleyan University

Middletown
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

History Careers in CT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Curators 12% $66,530
Archivists 10% $62,820
Museum Technicians and Conservators 9% $54,980
Managers 9% $118,140
History Professors 6% $82,560
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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