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History Schools in Texas

2,321 students earned History degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,871
Master’s Degree 237
Associate Degree 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 135,050 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Texas

In this state, history grads earn an average of $66,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,122.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,035.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 80% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

#10

Blinn College

Brenham
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 36 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

History Careers in TX

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Curators 15% $51,000
History Professors 15% $76,270
Managers 15% $113,510
Historians 8% $63,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 17,614
Psychology 11,577
Social Sciences 8,901
Communication & Journalism 8,480
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 2,971
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 946
Library Science 809

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