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History in Massachusetts

History Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for History Grads in Massachusetts

There are 50,550 people in the state and 1,859,790 people in the nation working in History jobs.

History Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for History Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, History grads earn an average of $132,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $104,996.

History Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Massachusetts offering History degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,562 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,020 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 21% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. The school admits about 35% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#7

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

History Careers in MA

Some of the careers History majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
History Teachers, Postsecondary $38,484
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Curators $79,764
Archivists $53,759
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273

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