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History Schools in New Jersey

741 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, History is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 643
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Jersey

48,510 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 Jersey

In this state, history grads earn an average of $76,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,158.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,191. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,877.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,369. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,297.

History Careers in NJ

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Curators 9% $65,620
Archivists 8% $63,600
History Professors 8% $80,960
Managers 7% $127,510
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $54,700
Historians -8% $77,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Education 5,729
Psychology 4,503
Social Sciences 3,601
Communication & Journalism 2,294
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 356
Library Science 194
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159

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