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History Schools in Minnesota

398 students earned History degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

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 369
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s 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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • 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
80% 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, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,596 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $18,505. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815.

#5

Carleton College

Northfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,030 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,928.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,696. 84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,044.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,178. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Macalester College

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,764.

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
Museum Technicians and Conservators 19% $40,650
Curators 14% $47,440
Managers 7% $118,410
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
History Professors 3% $74,340
Historians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 9,682
Psychology 6,179
Social Sciences 2,741
Communication & Journalism 1,434
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 235
Library Science 40

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