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History in Minnesota

History Schools in Minnesota

338 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A History major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 317
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Minnesota

There are 31,100 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $55,740, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,156.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $21,996. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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Carleton College

Northfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,838.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,224.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,523. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

An average student at Bethel University Minnesota will pay a net price of $28,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,697.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,719. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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History Careers in MN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Archivists 25% $41,570
History Professors 3% $74,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,264
Social Sciences 2,741
Communication & Journalism 1,434
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,073
English Language & Literature 1,056
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 602
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
Philosophy & Religious Studies 338

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