Master’s Degrees in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,626 people earned their master's degree in history. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,992 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,626 |
| Associate Degree | 2,442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 807 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of History Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in history is $44,930. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,994 to a high of $51,923.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in history. About 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,851 |
| Women | 1,775 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 360 |
| White | 2,577 |
| International Students | 155 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 291 |
Most Popular History Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 380 colleges that offer a master’s degree in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for history majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in history from SNHU. About 53% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in history from American Military University. About 27% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in history from Liberty University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in history from ASU - Skysong. About 43% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong history graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,930.
The 5th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in history from Pace University. Of these students, 52% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pace University - New York history graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,930.
Norwich University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in history from Norwich. About 31% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Norwich graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
Ashland University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in history from Ashland. About 52% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in history at Ashland University make a median salary of 44,930.
Yale University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in history from Yale. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in history at Yale University make a median salary of 44,930.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in history from Columbia. Of these students, 77% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in history at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 44,930.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in history from NYU. Of these students, 58% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in history at New York University make a median salary of 44,930.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in history from Harvard. Of these students, 53% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
The 12th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in history from Missouri State. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Missouri State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
Sam Houston State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in history from SHSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sam Houston State University history graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,930.
The 14th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Kearney. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in history from UNK. About 23% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in history at University of Nebraska at Kearney make a median salary of 44,930.
George Mason University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in history from GMU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
The 16th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in history from The Graduate Center. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in history at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 44,930.
The 17th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in history from Simmons. Data shows that Simmons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,930.
The 18th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in history from UNCW. Of these students, 55% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in history at University of North Carolina at Wilmington make a median salary of 44,930.
California State University - Fullerton is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in history from Cal State Fullerton. About 55% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Fullerton history graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,930.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in history from Cal State LA. About 43% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in history at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 44,930.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| English Language & Literature | 8,374 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3,059 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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