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History Schools in Minnesota

398 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 369
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s 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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • 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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,505. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,815 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Carleton College

Northfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

An average student at Carleton will pay a net price of $28,928. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,030 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Graduates earn an average $49,771 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Graduates earn an average $49,758 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#9

Macalester College

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,764. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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
Museum Technicians and Conservators 19% $40,650
Curators 14% $47,440
Managers 7% $118,410
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
History Professors 3% $74,340
Historians 0% $0

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