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History Schools in Missouri

501 students earned History degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 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 388
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. In their early career, UMSL grads earn an average salary of $41,078. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,559. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

#5

Columbia College

Columbia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,668. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $15,702. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,123 a year.

#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Lindenwood University. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $13,568. Graduates earn an average $34,146 after graduation.

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
Curators 13% $59,150
Historians 13% $45,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Education 7,906
Psychology 3,062
Social Sciences 2,156
Communication & Journalism 1,975
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160
Library Science 105

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