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Public/Applied History in Virginia

Public/Applied History Schools in Virginia

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Jobs for Public/Applied History Grads in Virginia

There are 24,120 people in the state and 686,380 people in the nation working in Public/Applied History jobs.

Public/Applied History Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Public/Applied History Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Public/Applied History grad in the state is $158,156, compared to a typical salary of $143,832 nationwide.

Public/Applied History Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer Public/Applied History degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50,059 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,797 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#3

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,435 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Public/Applied History Careers in VA

Some of the careers Public/Applied History majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Curators — $79,764
Archivists — $53,759
History Teachers, Postsecondary — $38,484
Museum Technicians and Conservators — $96,273
Managers, All Other — $95,684
Compliance Managers — $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers — $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers — $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers — $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers — $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers — $169,952
Historians — $89,780

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public/Applied History.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art History 3,557
Museology/Museum Studies 838
History and Language/Literature 317
Archive Administration 256
Ancient Studies/Civilization 157
Digital Humanities 126
History and Political Science 69
Cultural Resource & Policy 59

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