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History Schools in Maine

148 students earned History degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maine

There are 7,530 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 Maine

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $52,270, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maine that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bates College

Lewiston
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,663 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,392. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,055. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Colby College

Waterville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,810 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. An average student at Colby will pay a net price of $19,597.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,035 after graduation. A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $16,033. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,967. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,713 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,687 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

History Careers in ME

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Managers 1% $92,110
Archivists 0% $45,330
History Professors 0% $67,270
Curators 0% $48,110
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Education 1,282
Social Sciences 933
Psychology 541
Communication & Journalism 241
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 110
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 90
Library Science 29

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