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History Schools in Maryland

617 students earned History degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 562
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 35,200 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $72,610, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 5%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 80% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation.

#7

Salisbury University

Salisbury
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,562 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,773.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

In their early career, Loyola Maryland grads earn an average salary of $61,084. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland.

#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
History Professors 5% $73,690
Curators 5% $63,240
Archivists 4% $63,020
Managers 2% $119,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators 2% $56,230
Historians 0% $61,190

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