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History Schools in Missouri

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

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 388
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,718.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,078 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,301. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Columbia College

Columbia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,516 after graduation.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,058.

#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,039.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $17,366.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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
Curators 13% $59,150
Historians 13% $45,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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