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History Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 533 students earned their History degrees in IN.

As a degree choice, History is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 452
Master’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 82.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 27,770 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Indiana

History grads earn an average of $45,560 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,619. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 80% of students get financical aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,356 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 90% of students get financical aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

An average student at Notre Dame will pay a net price of $31,101. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,002 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Purdue Northwest. 82% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,320 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

DePauw University

Greencastle
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,587. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,840 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,481. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

Wabash College

Crawfordsville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
868 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,697 after earning their degree at this institution. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,581 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $49,118 after graduation.

History Careers in IN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Curators 13% $41,320
History Professors 12% $73,520
Museum Technicians and Conservators 9% $32,980
Archivists 8% $38,100
Managers 7% $61,910
High School Teachers 7% $50,420
Historians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Education 11,570
Psychology 3,548
Social Sciences 2,941
Communication & Journalism 2,714
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 300
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 206
Library Science 174

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