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History Schools in Tennessee

555 students earned History degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 81.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 35,570 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, history grads earn an average of $49,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. In their early career, Vanderbilt grads earn an average salary of $65,261. 81% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,579. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $36,243.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,752.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 71% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,105 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,455.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, UT Martin grads earn an average salary of $33,399.

History Careers in TN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Curators 24% $46,420
Archivists 20% $35,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $43,290
Managers 13% $74,130
History Professors 11% $62,050
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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