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History Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 2,677 students earned their History degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, History is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,183
Master’s Degree 391
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in New York

In this state, there are 98,110 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $73,850, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,574 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 63% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,562 a year. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,330 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,262. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

#9

Queens College

Queens
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,538 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 41% of the teachers are full time.

#10

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,289 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SUNY Cortland.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,536 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at West Point.

History Careers in NY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Curators 21% $66,400
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $54,370
History Professors 18% $80,470
Archivists 17% $50,780
Managers 10% $109,910
Historians 10% $28,920
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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