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History Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,242 students earned their History degrees in PA.

A History major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,084
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Pennsylvania

64,180 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 Pennsylvania

History grads earn an average of $63,590 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888.

#6

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. An average student at Gettysburg will pay a net price of $27,936.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $21,484. Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Ship.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,932 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Villanova University

Villanova
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,358 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $43,577. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

History Careers in PA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Curators 9% $48,450
History Professors 8% $83,200
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $37,990
Archivists 7% $52,210
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Managers 3% $116,820
Historians 0% $64,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 12,364
Social Sciences 8,021
Psychology 7,472
Communication & Journalism 4,792
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 716
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 410
Library Science 269

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