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History Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,281 students earned their History degrees in MA.

In this state, History is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,056
Master’s Degree 152
Associate Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Massachusetts

There are 37,480 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 Massachusetts

History grads earn an average of $69,300 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This private school has an average net price of $36,599. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

A typical student attending Bridgewater State will pay a net price of $18,951. 94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. An average student at Holy Cross will pay a net price of $35,761. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,279 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,526 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,017. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

History Careers in MA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
History Professors 14% $82,720
Curators 13% $63,810
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $52,240
Archivists 9% $58,900
Managers 7% $120,100

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