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History Schools in New York

2,677 students earned History degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,183
Master’s Degree 391
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in New York

There are 98,110 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 New York

History grads earn an average of $73,850 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 58% of students get financical aid.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,268. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,703. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This public school has an average net price of $16,119. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

#9

Queens College

Queens
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,538 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Cortland grads earn an average salary of $47,289. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,273.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,536 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

History Careers in NY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Curators 21% $66,400
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $54,370
History Professors 18% $80,470
Archivists 17% $50,780
Managers 10% $109,910
Historians 10% $28,920
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Education 24,330
Social Sciences 17,106
Psychology 15,415
Communication & Journalism 9,731
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298
Library Science 481

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