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History Schools in Ohio

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

As a degree choice, History is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 808
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Associate Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 68,550 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Ohio

History grads earn an average of $61,930 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,737 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,415. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 60% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,224 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $41,966 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,945. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,682 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

#9

Oberlin College

Oberlin
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,777. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

History Careers in OH

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $38,060
Historians 13% $75,110
Curators 10% $49,980
Archivists 8% $44,660
Managers 7% $97,600
History Professors 6% $75,590
High School Teachers 6% $61,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Education 9,238
Social Sciences 4,915
Psychology 4,871
Communication & Journalism 3,901
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,024
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 397
Library Science 176

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