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History Schools in Tennessee

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

As a degree choice, History is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 81.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in Tennessee

35,570 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 Tennessee

History grads earn an average of $49,920 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $19,970.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,904. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,752. Graduates earn an average $36,660 after graduation.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,894. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,845. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

In their early career, Sewanee grads earn an average salary of $43,280. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,040. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,613 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. 96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,399 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,320. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

History Careers in TN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Curators 24% $46,420
Archivists 20% $35,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $43,290
Managers 13% $74,130
History Professors 11% $62,050
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Education 5,194
Psychology 2,474
Social Sciences 2,210
Communication & Journalism 1,671
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 680
Library Science 140
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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