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History in Minnesota

History Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 338 students earned their History degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, History is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 317
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 31,100 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, history grads earn an average of $55,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $16,318.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending UMN Duluth will pay a net price of $17,156.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,812.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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Carleton College

Northfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $30,838.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This private school has an average net price of $28,233. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,721. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,719. 65% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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History Careers in MN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Archivists 25% $41,570
History Professors 3% $74,340

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