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History in Kentucky

History Schools in Kentucky

314 students earned History degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 282
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 88.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Kentucky

There are 16,100 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 Kentucky

History grads earn an average of $51,230 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,328.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,329. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,277.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,087.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern.

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#6

Centre College

Danville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,024. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public school has an average net price of $11,012. 99% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,733. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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History Careers in KY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
History Professors 8% $59,640

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