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History Schools in Florida

889 students earned History degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 797
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Florida

There are 72,860 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 Florida

In this state, history grads earn an average of $54,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 88% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,135.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UNF grads earn an average salary of $42,012. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,089. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. This private school has an average net price of $46,098. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,299.

History Careers in FL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Curators 21% $40,590
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,720
History Professors 17% $75,380
Managers 17% $90,740
Archivists 17% $41,050
Historians 14% $47,900
High School Teachers 14% $52,120

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