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History Schools in Michigan

668 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, History is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 544
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 54
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 54
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 54
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Associate Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 74.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Michigan

There are 31,970 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Michigan

In this state, history grads earn an average of $62,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,449. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $14,279. 98% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,855. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at UM Dearborn. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,533 a year.

History Careers in MI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Archivists 13% $49,090
Curators 12% $46,300
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $33,570
History Professors 10% $76,050
Managers 7% $95,390
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 5,939
Psychology 4,292
Social Sciences 4,213
Communication & Journalism 3,555
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 962
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 320
Library Science 172

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