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History Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,063 students earned their History degrees in NC.

A History major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 928
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in North Carolina

There are 38,960 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 North Carolina

History grads earn an average of $51,960 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. 64% of students get financical aid.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 72% of students get financical aid.

#6

Duke University

Durham
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 81% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 68% of students get financical aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,533 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924.

#10

Davidson College

Davidson
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,983 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,042. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,554 a year.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in NC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Museum Technicians and Conservators 11% $38,660
History Professors 10% $65,650
Curators 10% $43,640
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Archivists 0% $50,130
Historians 0% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Education 7,730
Social Sciences 5,208
Communication & Journalism 3,754
Psychology 3,751
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 745
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 503
Library Science 381

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