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History Schools in Utah

344 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, History is the 47th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 287
Associate Degree 31
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 85.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Utah

14,180 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Utah

In this state, history grads earn an average of $59,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,474.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,359 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,013 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, Snow College grads earn an average salary of $31,813. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 23% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,197.

#9

Dixie State University

Saint George
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,562 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,459.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,503. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,904 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in UT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
History Professors 36% $73,370
Museum Technicians and Conservators 33% $0
Managers 31% $92,070
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Historians 18% $63,060

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