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History Schools in Maryland

617 students earned History degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 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 562
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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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
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 5%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Johns Hopkins.

#7

Salisbury University

Salisbury
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,391 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. In their early career, Bowie State University grads earn an average salary of $40,562. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland.

#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,448. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,860 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
History Professors 5% $73,690
Curators 5% $63,240
Archivists 4% $63,020
Managers 2% $119,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators 2% $56,230
Historians 0% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Education 5,361
Social Sciences 5,314
Psychology 2,865
Communication & Journalism 1,929
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 421
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 104

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