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History in Michigan

History Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 610 students earned their History degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, History is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Master’s Degree 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Associate Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 31,970 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Michigan

History grads earn an average of $62,950 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,614. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,545. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,561. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

A typical student attending UM Dearborn will pay a net price of $12,102. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

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History Careers in MI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Archivists 13% $49,090
History Professors 10% $76,050

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