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History Schools in New Hampshire

672 students earned History degrees in New Hampshire in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 439
Master’s Degree 225
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Hampshire

6,190 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in New Hampshire

In this state, history grads earn an average of $61,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

493 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SNHU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#2

Dartmouth College

Hanover
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $70,635 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UNH. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Keene State will pay a net price of $19,794.

#5

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,773 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
910 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,879 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $40,876 after graduation. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at GSC.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 53% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,352 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,792 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,143.

#10

Rivier University

Nashua
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,178 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,949 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

History Careers in NH

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Curators 13% $40,530
History Professors 8% $93,390
Managers 8% $118,520
High School Teachers 2% $60,850
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Psychology 2,978
Education 1,775
Social Sciences 1,458
Communication & Journalism 1,039
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 114
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94

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