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History in Missouri

History Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 497 students earned their History degrees in MO.

In this state, History is the 37th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 368
Master’s Degree 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 81.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Missouri

33,670 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Missouri

History grads earn an average of $54,280 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Missouri that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,986.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

A typical student attending Mizzou will pay a net price of $19,979. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,256. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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Columbia College

Columbia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,422. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Columbia College Missouri. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,242. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,768. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,548. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,806. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $14,288. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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History Careers in MO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
History Professors 17% $70,360
Archivists 8% $49,640

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