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History Schools in Texas

2,321 students earned History degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 26th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,871
Master’s Degree 237
Associate Degree 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Texas

There are 135,050 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 Texas

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $66,120, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. 80% of the teachers are full time.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,509. 90% of students get financical aid.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

#10

Blinn College

Brenham
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,917. In their early career, Blinn College grads earn an average salary of $34,739.

History Careers in TX

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Curators 15% $51,000
History Professors 15% $76,270
Managers 15% $113,510
Historians 8% $63,260

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