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History Schools in Rhode Island

234 students earned History degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 20th most popular major out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Rhode Island

There are 5,580 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $71,440, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,341 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,827 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI.

#3

Providence College

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,565 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,338. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,806. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#7

Bryant University

Smithfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,533. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

History Careers in RI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Curators 20% $54,010
Archivists 17% $58,760
History Professors 5% $92,340
Managers 4% $114,950
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $0

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