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History Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 475 students earned their History degrees in WA.

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 443
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,469. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Puget Sound grads earn an average salary of $42,979.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Walla Walla University

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,130 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

History Careers in WA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 27% $41,800
Curators 26% $61,640
Managers 22% $116,700
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
History Professors 16% $63,790
Archivists 14% $53,180
Historians 0% $71,420

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