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History in Maine

History Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 126 students earned their History degrees in ME.

In this state, History is the 25th most popular major out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Master’s Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maine

There are 7,530 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 Maine

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $52,270, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maine that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bates College

Lewiston
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,341. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of the teachers are full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,137. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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#3

Colby College

Waterville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

An average student at Colby will pay a net price of $16,507. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,175. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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#5

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,533. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

An average student at Saint Joseph's Maine will pay a net price of $29,319. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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History Careers in ME

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Archivists 0% $45,330
History Professors 0% $67,270

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