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History Schools in Kentucky

366 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A History major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 326
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 88.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 16,100 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $51,230, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,828. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#6

Centre College

Danville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,426. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $12,096. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,991.

#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 42% of the teachers are full time.

History Careers in KY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
Curators 18% $47,580
Managers 9% $89,310
History Professors 8% $59,640
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,640
Historians 0% $38,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Education 5,329
Psychology 2,326
Communication & Journalism 1,560
Social Sciences 1,344
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 414
Library Science 127
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 93

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