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History Schools in Wisconsin

591 students earned History degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Master’s Degree 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 83.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 33,170 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, history grads earn an average of $50,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,126 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,417.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

History Careers in WI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $36,720
Archivists 14% $48,020
Managers 13% $75,630
Curators 10% $49,590
History Professors 6% $73,210
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Historians 0% $0

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