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History Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 148 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 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,663 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,055. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Colby College

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

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,597.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Bowdoin College

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

In their early career, Bowdoin grads earn an average salary of $51,153. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

History Careers in ME

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Managers 1% $92,110
Archivists 0% $45,330
History Professors 0% $67,270
Curators 0% $48,110
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,740

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