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History Schools in Pennsylvania

1,242 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, History is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,084
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 64,180 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $63,590, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,058. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,927. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

#6

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932.

#10

Villanova University

Villanova
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577. In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358.

History Careers in PA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Curators 9% $48,450
History Professors 8% $83,200
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $37,990
Archivists 7% $52,210
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Managers 3% $116,820
Historians 0% $64,350

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