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History Schools in Utah

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

In terms of popularity, History is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 287
Associate Degree 31
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 85.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Utah

There are 14,180 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 Utah

History grads earn an average of $59,070 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. 44% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,955.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,702 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $35,969 after graduation.

#9

Dixie State University

Saint George
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Dixie State College will pay a net price of $14,459. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

History Careers in UT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
History Professors 36% $73,370
Museum Technicians and Conservators 33% $0
Managers 31% $92,070
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Historians 18% $63,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 14,970
Social Sciences 2,405
Psychology 1,971
Communication & Journalism 1,544
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 985
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 194

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