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History in Missouri

History Schools in Missouri

497 students earned History degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 368
Master’s Degree 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 81.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 33,670 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Missouri

In this state, history grads earn an average of $54,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 12 colleges in Missouri that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,986. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,979. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Truman State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Truman State will pay a net price of $13,256.

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Columbia College

Columbia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,759. 99% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. An average student at SLU will pay a net price of $26,548. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,702. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,288.

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History Careers in MO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
History Professors 17% $70,360
Archivists 8% $49,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,280
Social Sciences 2,156
Communication & Journalism 1,975
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,382
English Language & Literature 846
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 506
Philosophy & Religious Studies 208

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