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History Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 219 students earned their History degrees in KS.

In this state, History is the 25th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 182
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in Kansas

There are 14,550 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Kansas

History grads earn an average of $50,630 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,973 a year. This public school has an average net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, K -State grads earn an average salary of $43,557.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending ESU will pay a net price of $14,794.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,996 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid. 64% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 68% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 55% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. An average student at University of St. Mary will pay a net price of $21,868.

#10

Baker University

Baldwin City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,706 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Sterling College

Sterling
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,619 a year.

History Careers in KS

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Curators 14% $49,990
History Professors 13% $68,470
Managers 11% $96,210
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $34,730
High School Teachers 5% $49,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Education 4,776
Psychology 1,451
Social Sciences 1,073
Communication & Journalism 1,015
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 305
Library Science 168
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 119

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