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History Schools in Rhode Island

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

As a degree choice, History is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Rhode Island

There are 5,580 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $71,440, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 55% of students get financical aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Providence College

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $40,888.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#7

Bryant University

Smithfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,533.

History Careers in RI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Curators 20% $54,010
Archivists 17% $58,760
History Professors 5% $92,340
Managers 4% $114,950
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Social Sciences 1,124
Education 926
Psychology 867
Communication & Journalism 548
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 497
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 152
Library Science 46

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