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History in Washington

History Schools in Washington

576 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A History major is the 39th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 513
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Washington

26,900 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 Washington

History grads earn an average of $67,550 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,373. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Tacoma will pay a net price of $10,897. 79% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Puget Sound.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Walla Walla University

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate.

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History Careers in WA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
History Professors 16% $63,790
Archivists 14% $53,180

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