Master’s Degrees in History
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Education Levels of History Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,509 students 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 | 25,656 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,509 |
| Associate Degree | 2,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 721 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 121 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of History Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in history is $39,755. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,178 and the high is $44,348.
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 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,903 |
| Women | 1,606 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 310 |
| White | 2,533 |
| International Students | 165 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 299 |
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 people received their master's degree in history from SNHU. Of these students, 55% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 people received their master's degree in history from American Military University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their master's degree in history from Liberty University. About 47% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their master's degree in history from ASU - Skysong. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. The history program at Pace University - New York awarded 120 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $41,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,264 per year. The history program at Norwich University awarded 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $22,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,972 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in history from Ashland. Of these students, 47% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Yale. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in history from Columbia. Of these students, 64% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The history program at New York University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Harvard. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Missouri State. Of these students, 36% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at SHSU. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at UNK. Of these students, 34% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in history from GMU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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. The history program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in history from Simmons. Of these students, 85% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,719 per year. The history program at University of North Carolina at Wilmington awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The history program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Cal State LA. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 3,509 |
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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 |
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| Education | 158,506 |
| Psychology | 32,270 |
| Social Sciences | 16,693 |
| Communication & Journalism | 10,997 |
| Library Science | 5,485 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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