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History in Maryland

History Schools in Maryland

583 students earned History degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.

A History major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 523
Master’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 35,200 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $72,610, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 5%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,805. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending UMCP will pay a net price of $16,590. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,319.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $14,151. 55% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,820. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Johns Hopkins.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,212. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,213.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,503. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland.

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St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,736. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
History Professors 5% $73,690
Archivists 4% $63,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,515
Social Sciences 5,314
Communication & Journalism 1,929
English Language & Literature 952
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 437
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 421
Philosophy & Religious Studies 320
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236

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