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History Schools in Illinois

974 students earned History degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 828
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Illinois

46,060 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 Illinois

History grads earn an average of $64,050 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,830. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. 78% of the teachers are full time.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 57% of students get financical aid.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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DePaul University

Chicago
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 77% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,590. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,915 after graduation.

History Careers in IL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
History Professors 0% $80,660
Historians 0% $63,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Education 10,567
Psychology 6,520
Social Sciences 5,866
Communication & Journalism 4,261
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 957
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 405
Library Science 91

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