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History Schools in Ohio

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

In terms of popularity, History is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 808
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Associate Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Ohio

There are 68,550 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Ohio

In this state, history grads earn an average of $61,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,737 a year. 66% of the teachers are full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Ashland. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,974. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,173 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,224 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $41,966 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $24,756.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,312 a year. A typical student attending BGSU will pay a net price of $18,558.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,945. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,682 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Oberlin College

Oberlin
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 92% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,777.

History Careers in OH

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $38,060
Historians 13% $75,110
Curators 10% $49,980
Archivists 8% $44,660
Managers 7% $97,600
History Professors 6% $75,590
High School Teachers 6% $61,740

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